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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.31, 387.30 and 244.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.31, 387.30 and 244.46 is: 336.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.31 : 387.30 = 244.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.31/387.30 = 244.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.31x = 387.30 × 244.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.31x = 94,677.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,677.42/281.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.56

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