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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.36, 468.90 and 281.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.36, 468.90 and 281.40 is: 422.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.36 : 468.90 = 281.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.36/468.90 = 281.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.36x = 468.90 × 281.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.36x = 131,948.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,948.46/312.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.42

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