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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.66, 421.94 and 220.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.66, 421.94 and 220.51 is: 330.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.66 : 421.94 = 220.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.66/421.94 = 220.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.66x = 421.94 × 220.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.66x = 93,039.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,039.83/281.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.32

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