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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.12, 387.75 and 244.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.12, 387.75 and 244.21 is: 336.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.12 : 387.75 = 244.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.12/387.75 = 244.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.12x = 387.75 × 244.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.12x = 94,694.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,694.01/281.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.85

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