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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.76, 388.68 and 226.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.76, 388.68 and 226.56 is: 312.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.76 : 388.68 = 226.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.76/388.68 = 226.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.76x = 388.68 × 226.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.76x = 88,059.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,059.34/281.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.53

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