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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.04, 421.74 and 234.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.04, 421.74 and 234.24 is: 351.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.04 : 421.74 = 234.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.04/421.74 = 234.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.04x = 421.74 × 234.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.04x = 98,788.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,788.38/281.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.51

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