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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.48, 422.52 and 200.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.48, 422.52 and 200.48 is: 300.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.48 : 422.52 = 200.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.48/422.52 = 200.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.48x = 422.52 × 200.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.48x = 84,706.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,706.81/281.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.93

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