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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.28, 387.60 and 247.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.28, 387.60 and 247.88 is: 341.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.28 : 387.60 = 247.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.28/387.60 = 247.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.28x = 387.60 × 247.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.28x = 96,076.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,076.35/281.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.57

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