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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.45, 422.28 and 204.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.45, 422.28 and 204.50 is: 306.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.45 : 422.28 = 204.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.45/422.28 = 204.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.45x = 422.28 × 204.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.45x = 86,357.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,357.32/281.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.83

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