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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.44, 458.74 and 281.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.44, 458.74 and 281.53 is: 421.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.44 : 458.74 = 281.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.44/458.74 = 281.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.44x = 458.74 × 281.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.44x = 129,147.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,147.22/306.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.45

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