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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.76, 423.12 and 201.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.76, 423.12 and 201.24 is: 302.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.76 : 423.12 = 201.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.76/423.12 = 201.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.76x = 423.12 × 201.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.76x = 85,148.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,148.67/281.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.20

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