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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.44, 414.64 and 281.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.44, 414.64 and 281.90 is: 389.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.44 : 414.64 = 281.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.44/414.64 = 281.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.44x = 414.64 × 281.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.44x = 116,887.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,887.02/300.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.05

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