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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.88, 422.25 and 236.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.88, 422.25 and 236.10 is: 353.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.88 : 422.25 = 236.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.88/422.25 = 236.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.88x = 422.25 × 236.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.88x = 99,693.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,693.23/281.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.67

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