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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.12, 429.56 and 281.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.12, 429.56 and 281.80 is: 389.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.12 : 429.56 = 281.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.12/429.56 = 281.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.12x = 429.56 × 281.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.12x = 121,050.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,050.01/311.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.08

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