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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.60, 387.96 and 226.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.60, 387.96 and 226.16 is: 311.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.60 : 387.96 = 226.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.60/387.96 = 226.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.60x = 387.96 × 226.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.60x = 87,741.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,741.03/281.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.58

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