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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.60, 422.04 and 217.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.60, 422.04 and 217.52 is: 326.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.60 : 422.04 = 217.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.60/422.04 = 217.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.60x = 422.04 × 217.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.60x = 91,802.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,802.14/281.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.00

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