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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.65, 422.52 and 249.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.65, 422.52 and 249.46 is: 374.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.65 : 422.52 = 249.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.65/422.52 = 249.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.65x = 422.52 × 249.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.65x = 105,401.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,401.84/281.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.23

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