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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.06, 420.87 and 235.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.06, 420.87 and 235.16 is: 352.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.06 : 420.87 = 235.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.06/420.87 = 235.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.06x = 420.87 × 235.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.06x = 98,971.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,971.79/281.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.14

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