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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.87, 388.79 and 244.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.87, 388.79 and 244.96 is: 337.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.87 : 388.79 = 244.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.87/388.79 = 244.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.87x = 388.79 × 244.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.87x = 95,236.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,236.77/281.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.87

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