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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.49, 421.52 and 235.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.49, 421.52 and 235.73 is: 353.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.49 : 421.52 = 235.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.49/421.52 = 235.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.49x = 421.52 × 235.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.49x = 99,364.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,364.91/281.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.00

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