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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.24, 423.24 and 241.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.24, 423.24 and 241.08 is: 361.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.24 : 423.24 = 241.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.24/423.24 = 241.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.24x = 423.24 × 241.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.24x = 102,034.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,034.70/282.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.52

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