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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.02, 422.52 and 245.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.02, 422.52 and 245.18 is: 368.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.02 : 422.52 = 245.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.02/422.52 = 245.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.02x = 422.52 × 245.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.02x = 103,593.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,593.45/281.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.63

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