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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.16, 421.11 and 244.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.16, 421.11 and 244.13 is: 365.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.16 : 421.11 = 244.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.16/421.11 = 244.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.16x = 421.11 × 244.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.16x = 102,803.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,803.48/281.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.64

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