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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.28, 421.46 and 270.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.28, 421.46 and 270.62 is: 405.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.28 : 421.46 = 270.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.28/421.46 = 270.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.28x = 421.46 × 270.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.28x = 114,055.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,055.51/281.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.49

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