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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.44, 443.28 and 281.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.44, 443.28 and 281.64 is: 422.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.44 : 443.28 = 281.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.44/443.28 = 281.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.44x = 443.28 × 281.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.44x = 124,845.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,845.38/295.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.57

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