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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.98, 422.29 and 227.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.98, 422.29 and 227.98 is: 341.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.98 : 422.29 = 227.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.98/422.29 = 227.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.98x = 422.29 × 227.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.98x = 96,273.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,273.67/281.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.42

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