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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.54, 422.31 and 224.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.54, 422.31 and 224.90 is: 337.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.54 : 422.31 = 224.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.54/422.31 = 224.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.54x = 422.31 × 224.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.54x = 94,977.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,977.52/281.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.35

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