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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.97, 422.39 and 224.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.97, 422.39 and 224.29 is: 335.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.97 : 422.39 = 224.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.97/422.39 = 224.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.97x = 422.39 × 224.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.97x = 94,738.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,738.94/281.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.99

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