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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.36, 422.02 and 220.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.36, 422.02 and 220.54 is: 330.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.36 : 422.02 = 220.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.36/422.02 = 220.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.36x = 422.02 × 220.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.36x = 93,072.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,072.29/281.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.79

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