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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.36, 424.51 and 281.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.36, 424.51 and 281.52 is: 386.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.36 : 424.51 = 281.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.36/424.51 = 281.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.36x = 424.51 × 281.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.36x = 119,508.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,508.06/309.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.31

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