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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.60, 422.08 and 220.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.60, 422.08 and 220.64 is: 330.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.60 : 422.08 = 220.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.60/422.08 = 220.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.60x = 422.08 × 220.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.60x = 93,127.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,127.73/281.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.71

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