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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.96, 422.44 and 240.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.96, 422.44 and 240.96 is: 361.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.96 : 422.44 = 240.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.96/422.44 = 240.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.96x = 422.44 × 240.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.96x = 101,791.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,791.14/281.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.01

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