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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.12, 421.20 and 224

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.12, 421.20 and 224 is: 335.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.12 : 421.20 = 224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.12/421.20 = 224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.12x = 421.20 × 224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.12x = 94,348.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,348.80/281.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.62

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