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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.83, 421.75 and 243.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.83, 421.75 and 243.79 is: 364.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.83 : 421.75 = 243.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.83/421.75 = 243.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.83x = 421.75 × 243.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.83x = 102,818.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,818.43/281.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.82

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