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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.77, 421.43 and 230.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.77, 421.43 and 230.74 is: 345.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.77 : 421.43 = 230.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.77/421.43 = 230.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.77x = 421.43 × 230.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.77x = 97,240.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,240.76/281.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.11

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