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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.13, 421.48 and 240.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.13, 421.48 and 240.63 is: 360.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.13 : 421.48 = 240.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.13/421.48 = 240.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.13x = 421.48 × 240.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.13x = 101,420.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,420.73/281.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.76

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