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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.16, 421.02 and 232.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.16, 421.02 and 232.20 is: 347.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.16 : 421.02 = 232.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.16/421.02 = 232.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.16x = 421.02 × 232.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.16x = 97,760.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,760.84/281.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.71

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