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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.82, 450.36 and 281.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.82, 450.36 and 281.58 is: 421.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.82 : 450.36 = 281.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.82/450.36 = 281.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.82x = 450.36 × 281.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.82x = 126,812.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,812.37/300.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.56

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