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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.78, 422.28 and 220.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.78, 422.28 and 220.63 is: 330.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.78 : 422.28 = 220.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.78/422.28 = 220.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.78x = 422.28 × 220.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.78x = 93,167.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,167.64/281.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.64

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