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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.91, 422.33 and 227.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.91, 422.33 and 227.18 is: 341.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.91 : 422.33 = 227.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.91/422.33 = 227.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.91x = 422.33 × 227.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.91x = 95,941.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,941.68/280.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.54

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