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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.73, 389.25 and 223.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.73, 389.25 and 223.16 is: 308.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.73 : 389.25 = 223.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.73/389.25 = 223.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.73x = 389.25 × 223.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.73x = 86,865.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,865.03/281.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.33

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