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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.43, 422.04 and 235.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.43, 422.04 and 235.80 is: 353.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.43 : 422.04 = 235.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.43/422.04 = 235.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.43x = 422.04 × 235.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.43x = 99,517.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,517.03/281.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.61

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