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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.42, 388.44 and 264.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.42, 388.44 and 264.21 is: 364.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.42 : 388.44 = 264.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.42/388.44 = 264.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.42x = 388.44 × 264.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.42x = 102,628.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,628.41/281.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.68

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