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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.85, 422.19 and 238.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.85, 422.19 and 238.95 is: 357.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.85 : 422.19 = 238.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.85/422.19 = 238.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.85x = 422.19 × 238.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.85x = 100,882.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,882.30/281.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.93

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