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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.96, 422.94 and 233.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.96, 422.94 and 233.32 is: 349.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.96 : 422.94 = 233.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.96/422.94 = 233.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.96x = 422.94 × 233.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.96x = 98,680.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,680.36/281.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.98

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