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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.47, 421.84 and 227.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.47, 421.84 and 227.47 is: 340.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.47 : 421.84 = 227.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.47/421.84 = 227.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.47x = 421.84 × 227.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.47x = 95,955.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,955.94/281.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.91

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