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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.36, 425.94 and 281.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.36, 425.94 and 281.12 is: 421.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.36 : 425.94 = 281.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.36/425.94 = 281.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.36x = 425.94 × 281.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.36x = 119,740.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,740.25/284.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.09

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