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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.73, 421.99 and 235.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.73, 421.99 and 235.76 is: 353.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.73 : 421.99 = 235.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.73/421.99 = 235.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.73x = 421.99 × 235.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.73x = 99,488.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,488.36/281.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.13

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