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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.04, 421.56 and 224.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.04, 421.56 and 224.40 is: 336.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.04 : 421.56 = 224.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.04/421.56 = 224.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.04x = 421.56 × 224.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.04x = 94,598.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,598.06/281.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.60

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