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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.16, 420.78 and 235.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.16, 420.78 and 235.56 is: 352.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.16 : 420.78 = 235.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.16/420.78 = 235.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.16x = 420.78 × 235.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.16x = 99,118.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,118.94/281.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.54

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