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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.60, 421.80 and 227.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.60, 421.80 and 227.60 is: 340.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.60 : 421.80 = 227.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.60/421.80 = 227.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.60x = 421.80 × 227.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.60x = 96,001.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,001.68/281.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.92

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