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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.22, 421.47 and 151.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.22, 421.47 and 151.32 is: 226.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.22 : 421.47 = 151.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.22/421.47 = 151.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.22x = 421.47 × 151.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.22x = 63,776.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,776.84/281.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.79

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