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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.70, 388.80 and 241.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.70, 388.80 and 241.74 is: 333.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.70 : 388.80 = 241.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.70/388.80 = 241.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.70x = 388.80 × 241.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.70x = 93,988.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,988.51/281.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.65

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