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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.99, 390.04 and 223.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.99, 390.04 and 223.56 is: 309.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.99 : 390.04 = 223.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.99/390.04 = 223.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.99x = 390.04 × 223.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.99x = 87,196.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,196.78/281.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.22

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