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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.85, 423.33 and 245.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.85, 423.33 and 245.40 is: 368.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.85 : 423.33 = 245.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.85/423.33 = 245.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.85x = 423.33 × 245.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.85x = 103,885.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,885.18/281.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.58

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