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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.28, 410.34 and 281.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.28, 410.34 and 281.80 is: 388.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.28 : 410.34 = 281.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.28/410.34 = 281.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.28x = 410.34 × 281.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.28x = 115,633.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,633.81/297.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.97

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