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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.24, 421.35 and 235.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.24, 421.35 and 235.52 is: 352.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.24 : 421.35 = 235.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.24/421.35 = 235.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.24x = 421.35 × 235.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.24x = 99,236.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,236.35/281.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.85

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