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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.86, 422.88 and 277.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.86, 422.88 and 277.30 is: 416.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.86 : 422.88 = 277.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.86/422.88 = 277.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.86x = 422.88 × 277.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.86x = 117,264.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,264.62/281.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.04

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