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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.60, 422.39 and 241.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.60, 422.39 and 241.10 is: 361.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.60 : 422.39 = 241.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.60/422.39 = 241.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.60x = 422.39 × 241.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.60x = 101,836.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,836.72/281.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.64

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