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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.47, 421.68 and 204.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.47, 421.68 and 204.24 is: 305.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.47 : 421.68 = 204.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.47/421.68 = 204.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.47x = 421.68 × 204.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.47x = 86,123.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,123.92/281.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.98

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