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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.32, 421.42 and 223.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.32, 421.42 and 223.64 is: 335.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.32 : 421.42 = 223.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.32/421.42 = 223.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.32x = 421.42 × 223.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.32x = 94,246.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,246.37/281.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.01

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