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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.60, 422.80 and 220.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.60, 422.80 and 220.80 is: 331.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.60 : 422.80 = 220.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.60/422.80 = 220.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.60x = 422.80 × 220.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.60x = 93,354.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,354.24/281.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.51

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