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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.20, 421.20 and 245.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.20, 421.20 and 245.20 is: 367.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.20 : 421.20 = 245.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.20/421.20 = 245.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.20x = 421.20 × 245.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.20x = 103,278.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,278.24/281.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.28

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