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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.76, 389.48 and 270.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.76, 389.48 and 270.28 is: 373.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.76 : 389.48 = 270.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.76/389.48 = 270.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.76x = 389.48 × 270.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.76x = 105,268.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,268.65/281.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.61

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