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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.88, 422.17 and 230.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.88, 422.17 and 230.44 is: 345.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.88 : 422.17 = 230.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.88/422.17 = 230.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.88x = 422.17 × 230.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.88x = 97,284.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,284.85/281.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.13

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