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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.17, 421.68 and 235.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.17, 421.68 and 235.54 is: 353.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.17 : 421.68 = 235.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.17/421.68 = 235.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.17x = 421.68 × 235.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.17x = 99,320.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,320.40/281.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.25

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