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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.55, 421.61 and 232.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.55, 421.61 and 232.95 is: 348.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.55 : 421.61 = 232.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.55/421.61 = 232.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.55x = 421.61 × 232.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.55x = 98,212.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,212.88/281.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.83

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