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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.98, 424.45 and 240.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.98, 424.45 and 240.22 is: 361.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.98 : 424.45 = 240.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.98/424.45 = 240.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.98x = 424.45 × 240.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.98x = 101,961.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,961.38/281.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.59

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