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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.94, 424.02 and 227.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.94, 424.02 and 227.94 is: 342.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.94 : 424.02 = 227.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.94/424.02 = 227.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.94x = 424.02 × 227.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.94x = 96,651.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,651.12/281.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.81

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