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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.56, 422.18 and 151.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.56, 422.18 and 151.71 is: 227.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.56 : 422.18 = 151.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.56/422.18 = 151.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.56x = 422.18 × 151.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.56x = 64,048.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,048.93/281.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.48

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