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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.03, 420.93 and 232.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.03, 420.93 and 232.13 is: 347.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.03 : 420.93 = 232.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.03/420.93 = 232.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.03x = 420.93 × 232.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.03x = 97,711.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,711.53/281.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.70

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