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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.83, 422.36 and 240.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.83, 422.36 and 240.48 is: 360.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.83 : 422.36 = 240.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.83/422.36 = 240.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.83x = 422.36 × 240.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.83x = 101,569.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,569.13/281.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.39

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