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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.61, 422.28 and 238.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.61, 422.28 and 238.14 is: 357.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.61 : 422.28 = 238.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.61/422.28 = 238.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.61x = 422.28 × 238.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.61x = 100,561.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,561.76/281.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.10

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