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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.67, 389.10 and 226.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.67, 389.10 and 226.35 is: 312.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.67 : 389.10 = 226.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.67/389.10 = 226.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.67x = 389.10 × 226.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.67x = 88,072.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,072.79/281.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.68

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