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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.07, 457.11 and 281.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.07, 457.11 and 281.52 is: 423.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.07 : 457.11 = 281.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.07/457.11 = 281.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.07x = 457.11 × 281.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.07x = 128,685.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,685.61/304.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.22

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