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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.57, 422.66 and 224.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.57, 422.66 and 224.16 is: 336.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.57 : 422.66 = 224.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.57/422.66 = 224.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.57x = 422.66 × 224.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.57x = 94,742.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,742.34/281.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.48

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