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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.37, 421.82 and 243.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.37, 421.82 and 243.30 is: 364.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.37 : 421.82 = 243.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.37/421.82 = 243.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.37x = 421.82 × 243.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.37x = 102,627.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,627.59/281.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.74

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