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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.94, 421.89 and 236.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.94, 421.89 and 236.31 is: 353.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.94 : 421.89 = 236.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.94/421.89 = 236.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.94x = 421.89 × 236.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.94x = 99,696.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,696.83/281.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.61

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