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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.61, 421.92 and 235.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.61, 421.92 and 235.89 is: 353.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.61 : 421.92 = 235.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.61/421.92 = 235.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.61x = 421.92 × 235.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.61x = 99,526.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,526.71/281.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.42

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