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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.18, 423.36 and 281.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.18, 423.36 and 281.41 is: 419.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.18 : 423.36 = 281.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.18/423.36 = 281.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.18x = 423.36 × 281.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.18x = 119,136.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,136.68/284.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.24

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