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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.37, 421.90 and 216.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.37, 421.90 and 216.21 is: 324.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.37 : 421.90 = 216.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.37/421.90 = 216.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.37x = 421.90 × 216.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.37x = 91,217.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,217.67/281.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.19

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