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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.90, 422.86 and 234.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.90, 422.86 and 234.38 is: 351.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.90 : 422.86 = 234.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.90/422.86 = 234.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.90x = 422.86 × 234.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.90x = 99,109.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,109.93/281.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.58

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