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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.96, 465.56 and 281.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.96, 465.56 and 281.76 is: 421.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.96 : 465.56 = 281.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.96/465.56 = 281.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.96x = 465.56 × 281.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.96x = 131,176.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,176.19/310.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.84

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