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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.24, 421.40 and 227.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.24, 421.40 and 227.02 is: 340.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.24 : 421.40 = 227.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.24/421.40 = 227.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.24x = 421.40 × 227.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.24x = 95,666.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,666.23/281.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.16

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