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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.22, 421.38 and 223.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.22, 421.38 and 223.13 is: 334.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.22 : 421.38 = 223.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.22/421.38 = 223.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.22x = 421.38 × 223.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.22x = 94,021.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,021.76/281.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.33

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