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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.56, 422.40 and 209.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.56, 422.40 and 209.20 is: 313.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.56 : 422.40 = 209.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.56/422.40 = 209.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.56x = 422.40 × 209.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.56x = 88,366.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,366.08/281.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.84

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