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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.49, 388.08 and 229.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.49, 388.08 and 229.25 is: 316.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.49 : 388.08 = 229.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.49/388.08 = 229.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.49x = 388.08 × 229.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.49x = 88,965.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,965.40/281.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.05

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