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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.22, 422.23 and 243.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.22, 422.23 and 243.10 is: 365.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.22 : 422.23 = 243.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.22/422.23 = 243.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.22x = 422.23 × 243.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.22x = 102,644.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,644.11/281.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.00

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