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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.35, 388.31 and 223.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.35, 388.31 and 223.03 is: 307.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.35 : 388.31 = 223.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.35/388.31 = 223.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.35x = 388.31 × 223.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.35x = 86,604.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,604.78/281.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.82

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