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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.93, 421.02 and 241.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.93, 421.02 and 241.02 is: 359.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.93 : 421.02 = 241.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.93/421.02 = 241.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.93x = 421.02 × 241.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.93x = 101,474.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,474.24/281.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.93

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