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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.77, 422.11 and 217.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.77, 422.11 and 217.33 is: 325.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.77 : 422.11 = 217.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.77/422.11 = 217.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.77x = 422.11 × 217.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.77x = 91,737.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,737.17/281.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.57

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