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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.78, 421.84 and 230.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.78, 421.84 and 230.34 is: 344.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.78 : 421.84 = 230.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.78/421.84 = 230.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.78x = 421.84 × 230.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.78x = 97,166.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,166.63/281.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.83

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