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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.81, 423.17 and 233.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.81, 423.17 and 233.52 is: 350.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.81 : 423.17 = 233.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.81/423.17 = 233.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.81x = 423.17 × 233.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.81x = 98,818.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,818.66/281.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.66

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