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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.28, 422.45 and 230.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.28, 422.45 and 230.03 is: 345.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.28 : 422.45 = 230.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.28/422.45 = 230.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.28x = 422.45 × 230.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.28x = 97,176.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,176.08/281.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.48

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