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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.34, 426.36 and 281.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.34, 426.36 and 281.80 is: 388.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.34 : 426.36 = 281.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.34/426.36 = 281.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.34x = 426.36 × 281.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.34x = 120,148.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,148.25/309.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.40

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