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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.99, 387.85 and 226.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.99, 387.85 and 226.61 is: 311.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.99 : 387.85 = 226.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.99/387.85 = 226.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.99x = 387.85 × 226.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.99x = 87,890.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,890.69/281.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.68

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