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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.59, 421.67 and 235.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.59, 421.67 and 235.82 is: 353.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.59 : 421.67 = 235.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.59/421.67 = 235.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.59x = 421.67 × 235.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.59x = 99,438.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,438.22/281.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.13

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