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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.56, 422.42 and 241.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.56, 422.42 and 241.24 is: 361.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.56 : 422.42 = 241.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.56/422.42 = 241.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.56x = 422.42 × 241.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.56x = 101,904.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,904.60/281.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.93

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