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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.97, 423.09 and 247.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.97, 423.09 and 247.68 is: 371.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.97 : 423.09 = 247.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.97/423.09 = 247.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.97x = 423.09 × 247.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.97x = 104,790.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,790.93/281.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.64

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