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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.28, 422.22 and 221.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.28, 422.22 and 221.08 is: 331.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.28 : 422.22 = 221.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.28/422.22 = 221.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.28x = 422.22 × 221.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.28x = 93,344.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,344.40/281.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.86

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