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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.78, 421.92 and 220.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.78, 421.92 and 220.62 is: 330.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.78 : 421.92 = 220.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.78/421.92 = 220.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.78x = 421.92 × 220.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.78x = 93,083.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,083.99/281.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.35

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