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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.43, 419.99 and 281.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.43, 419.99 and 281.34 is: 388.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.43 : 419.99 = 281.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.43/419.99 = 281.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.43x = 419.99 × 281.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.43x = 118,158.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,158.58/304.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.14

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