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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.38, 386.99 and 226.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.38, 386.99 and 226.03 is: 310.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.38 : 386.99 = 226.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.38/386.99 = 226.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.38x = 386.99 × 226.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.38x = 87,471.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,471.35/281.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.87

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