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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.16, 421.86 and 227.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.16, 421.86 and 227.22 is: 340.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.16 : 421.86 = 227.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.16/421.86 = 227.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.16x = 421.86 × 227.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.16x = 95,855.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,855.03/281.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.93

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