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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.35, 421.35 and 227.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.35, 421.35 and 227.35 is: 340.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.35 : 421.35 = 227.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.35/421.35 = 227.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.35x = 421.35 × 227.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.35x = 95,793.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,793.92/281.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.48

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