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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.48, 421.68 and 244.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.48, 421.68 and 244.21 is: 364.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.48 : 421.68 = 244.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.48/421.68 = 244.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.48x = 421.68 × 244.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.48x = 102,978.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,978.47/282.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.55

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