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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.46, 421.76 and 226.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.46, 421.76 and 226.76 is: 339.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.46 : 421.76 = 226.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.46/421.76 = 226.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.46x = 421.76 × 226.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.46x = 95,638.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,638.30/281.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.79

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