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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.24, 423.51 and 281.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.24, 423.51 and 281.38 is: 422.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.24 : 423.51 = 281.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.24/423.51 = 281.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.24x = 423.51 × 281.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.24x = 119,163.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,163.72/282.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.21

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