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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.48, 421.61 and 226.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.48, 421.61 and 226.80 is: 339.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.48 : 421.61 = 226.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.48/421.61 = 226.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.48x = 421.61 × 226.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.48x = 95,620.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,620.01/281.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.71

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