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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.38, 421.50 and 235.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.38, 421.50 and 235.60 is: 352.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.38 : 421.50 = 235.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.38/421.50 = 235.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.38x = 421.50 × 235.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.38x = 99,305.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,305.40/281.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.92

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