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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.27, 422.21 and 236.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.27, 422.21 and 236.12 is: 354.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.27 : 422.21 = 236.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.27/422.21 = 236.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.27x = 422.21 × 236.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.27x = 99,690.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,690.70/281.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.43

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