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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.41, 388.50 and 244.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.41, 388.50 and 244.96 is: 338.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.41 : 388.50 = 244.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.41/388.50 = 244.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.41x = 388.50 × 244.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.41x = 95,166.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,166.96/281.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.18

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