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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.10, 422.21 and 244.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.10, 422.21 and 244.65 is: 367.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.10 : 422.21 = 244.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.10/422.21 = 244.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.10x = 422.21 × 244.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.10x = 103,293.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,293.68/281.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.46

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