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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.68, 423.36 and 228.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.68, 423.36 and 228.24 is: 343.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.68 : 423.36 = 228.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.68/423.36 = 228.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.68x = 423.36 × 228.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.68x = 96,627.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,627.69/281.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.04

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