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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.94, 422.55 and 243.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.94, 422.55 and 243.42 is: 364.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.94 : 422.55 = 243.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.94/422.55 = 243.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.94x = 422.55 × 243.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.94x = 102,857.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,857.12/281.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.82

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