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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.81, 422.25 and 233.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.81, 422.25 and 233.35 is: 349.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.81 : 422.25 = 233.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.81/422.25 = 233.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.81x = 422.25 × 233.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.81x = 98,530.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,530.11/281.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.63

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