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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.84, 422.03 and 236.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.84, 422.03 and 236.07 is: 353.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.84 : 422.03 = 236.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.84/422.03 = 236.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.84x = 422.03 × 236.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.84x = 99,629.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,629.21/281.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.50

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