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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.67, 423.72 and 245.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.67, 423.72 and 245.22 is: 368.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.67 : 423.72 = 245.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.67/423.72 = 245.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.67x = 423.72 × 245.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.67x = 103,904.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,904.62/281.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.89

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