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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.58, 421.38 and 243.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.58, 421.38 and 243.54 is: 364.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.58 : 421.38 = 243.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.58/421.38 = 243.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.58x = 421.38 × 243.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.58x = 102,622.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,622.89/281.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.45

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