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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.36, 421.56 and 223.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.36, 421.56 and 223.76 is: 335.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.36 : 421.56 = 223.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.36/421.56 = 223.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.36x = 421.56 × 223.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.36x = 94,328.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,328.27/281.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.26

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