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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.40, 386.96 and 244.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.40, 386.96 and 244.50 is: 336.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.40 : 386.96 = 244.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.40/386.96 = 244.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.40x = 386.96 × 244.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.40x = 94,611.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,611.72/281.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.22

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