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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.99, 422.27 and 236.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.99, 422.27 and 236.23 is: 353.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.99 : 422.27 = 236.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.99/422.27 = 236.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.99x = 422.27 × 236.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.99x = 99,752.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,752.84/281.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.75

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