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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.92, 423.36 and 217.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.92, 423.36 and 217.60 is: 326.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.92 : 423.36 = 217.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.92/423.36 = 217.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.92x = 423.36 × 217.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.92x = 92,123.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,123.14/281.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.77

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