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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.20, 421.03 and 235.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.20, 421.03 and 235.80 is: 353.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.20 : 421.03 = 235.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.20/421.03 = 235.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.20x = 421.03 × 235.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.20x = 99,278.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,278.87/281.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.05

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