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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.39, 422.15 and 236.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.39, 422.15 and 236.03 is: 354.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.39 : 422.15 = 236.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.39/422.15 = 236.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.39x = 422.15 × 236.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.39x = 99,636.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,636.77/281.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.09

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