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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.51, 422.41 and 213.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.51, 422.41 and 213.01 is: 319.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.51 : 422.41 = 213.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.51/422.41 = 213.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.51x = 422.41 × 213.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.51x = 89,977.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,977.55/281.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.62

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