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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.48, 421.86 and 230.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.48, 421.86 and 230.21 is: 345.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.48 : 421.86 = 230.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.48/421.86 = 230.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.48x = 421.86 × 230.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.48x = 97,115.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,115.43/281.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.02

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