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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.56, 422.70 and 226.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.56, 422.70 and 226.75 is: 340.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.56 : 422.70 = 226.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.56/422.70 = 226.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.56x = 422.70 × 226.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.56x = 95,847.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,847.23/281.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.41

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