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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.56, 421.62 and 235.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.56, 421.62 and 235.66 is: 352.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.56 : 421.62 = 235.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.56/421.62 = 235.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.56x = 421.62 × 235.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.56x = 99,358.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,358.97/281.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.89

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