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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.35, 388.02 and 226.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.35, 388.02 and 226.07 is: 311.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.35 : 388.02 = 226.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.35/388.02 = 226.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.35x = 388.02 × 226.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.35x = 87,719.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,719.68/281.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.78

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