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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.88, 423.32 and 230.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.88, 423.32 and 230.62 is: 346.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.88 : 423.32 = 230.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.88/423.32 = 230.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.88x = 423.32 × 230.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.88x = 97,623.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,623.94/281.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.34

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