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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.87, 453.61 and 281.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.87, 453.61 and 281.33 is: 419.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.87 : 453.61 = 281.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.87/453.61 = 281.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.87x = 453.61 × 281.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.87x = 127,614.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,614.10/303.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.96

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