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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.96, 451.86 and 281.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.96, 451.86 and 281.62 is: 421.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.96 : 451.86 = 281.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.96/451.86 = 281.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.96x = 451.86 × 281.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.96x = 127,252.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,252.81/301.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.42

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