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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.01, 454.23 and 281.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.01, 454.23 and 281.52 is: 419.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.01 : 454.23 = 281.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.01/454.23 = 281.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.01x = 454.23 × 281.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.01x = 127,874.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,874.83/305.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.25

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