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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.42, 421.91 and 220.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.42, 421.91 and 220.52 is: 330.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.42 : 421.91 = 220.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.42/421.91 = 220.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.42x = 421.91 × 220.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.42x = 93,040.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,040.37/281.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.61

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