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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.48, 388.19 and 226.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.48, 388.19 and 226.19 is: 311.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.48 : 388.19 = 226.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.48/388.19 = 226.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.48x = 388.19 × 226.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.48x = 87,806.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,806.23/281.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.95

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