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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.76, 422.46 and 153.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.76, 422.46 and 153.60 is: 230.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.76 : 422.46 = 153.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.76/422.46 = 153.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.76x = 422.46 × 153.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.76x = 64,889.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,889.86/281.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.30

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