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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.28, 421.20 and 270.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.28, 421.20 and 270.24 is: 404.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.28 : 421.20 = 270.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.28/421.20 = 270.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.28x = 421.20 × 270.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.28x = 113,825.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,825.09/281.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.67

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