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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.66, 421.31 and 264.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.66, 421.31 and 264.38 is: 395.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.66 : 421.31 = 264.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.66/421.31 = 264.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.66x = 421.31 × 264.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.66x = 111,384.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,384.49/281.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.46

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