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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.82, 422.78 and 230.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.82, 422.78 and 230.66 is: 346.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.82 : 422.78 = 230.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.82/422.78 = 230.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.82x = 422.78 × 230.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.82x = 97,518.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,518.43/281.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.03

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