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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.88, 456.04 and 281.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.88, 456.04 and 281.36 is: 422.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.88 : 456.04 = 281.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.88/456.04 = 281.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.88x = 456.04 × 281.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.88x = 128,311.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,311.41/303.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.24

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