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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.10, 421.66 and 227.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.10, 421.66 and 227.10 is: 340.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.10 : 421.66 = 227.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.10/421.66 = 227.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.10x = 421.66 × 227.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.10x = 95,758.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,758.99/281.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.66

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