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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.76, 388.47 and 229.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.76, 388.47 and 229.11 is: 315.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.76 : 388.47 = 229.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.76/388.47 = 229.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.76x = 388.47 × 229.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.76x = 89,002.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,002.36/281.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.88

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