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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.94, 422.19 and 263.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.94, 422.19 and 263.46 is: 394.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.94 : 422.19 = 263.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.94/422.19 = 263.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.94x = 422.19 × 263.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.94x = 111,230.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,230.18/281.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.52

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