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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.62, 388.83 and 226.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.62, 388.83 and 226.41 is: 312.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.62 : 388.83 = 226.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.62/388.83 = 226.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.62x = 388.83 × 226.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.62x = 88,035.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,035.00/281.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.60

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