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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.04, 387.48 and 249.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.04, 387.48 and 249.60 is: 344.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.04 : 387.48 = 249.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.04/387.48 = 249.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.04x = 387.48 × 249.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.04x = 96,715.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,715.01/281.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.13

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