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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.06, 422.04 and 235.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.06, 422.04 and 235.76 is: 354.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.06 : 422.04 = 235.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.06/422.04 = 235.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.06x = 422.04 × 235.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.06x = 99,498.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,498.04/281.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.02

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