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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.52, 387.60 and 248.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.52, 387.60 and 248.29 is: 341.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.52 : 387.60 = 248.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.52/387.60 = 248.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.52x = 387.60 × 248.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.52x = 96,238.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,238.38/281.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.86

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