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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.22, 422.22 and 276.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.22, 422.22 and 276.36 is: 414.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.22 : 422.22 = 276.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.22/422.22 = 276.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.22x = 422.22 × 276.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.22x = 116,684.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,684.72/281.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.92

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