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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.47, 421.08 and 237.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.47, 421.08 and 237.64 is: 355.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.47 : 421.08 = 237.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.47/421.08 = 237.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.47x = 421.08 × 237.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.47x = 100,065.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,065.45/281.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.52

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