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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.67, 422.10 and 220.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.67, 422.10 and 220.50 is: 330.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.67 : 422.10 = 220.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.67/422.10 = 220.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.67x = 422.10 × 220.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.67x = 93,073.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,073.05/281.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.43

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