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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.33, 421.08 and 242.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.33, 421.08 and 242.45 is: 362.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.33 : 421.08 = 242.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.33/421.08 = 242.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.33x = 421.08 × 242.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.33x = 102,090.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,090.85/281.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.89

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