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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.40, 421.80 and 216.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.40, 421.80 and 216.18 is: 324.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.40 : 421.80 = 216.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.40/421.80 = 216.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.40x = 421.80 × 216.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.40x = 91,184.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,184.72/281.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.04

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