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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.60, 421.80 and 220.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.60, 421.80 and 220.40 is: 330.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.60 : 421.80 = 220.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.60/421.80 = 220.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.60x = 421.80 × 220.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.60x = 92,964.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,964.72/281.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.13

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