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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.34, 420.72 and 243.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.34, 420.72 and 243.24 is: 363.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.34 : 420.72 = 243.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.34/420.72 = 243.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.34x = 420.72 × 243.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.34x = 102,335.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,335.93/281.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.74

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