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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.37, 422.57 and 230.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.37, 422.57 and 230.12 is: 345.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.37 : 422.57 = 230.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.37/422.57 = 230.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.37x = 422.57 × 230.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.37x = 97,239.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,239.37/281.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.59

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