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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.03, 431.40 and 281.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.03, 431.40 and 281.62 is: 388.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.03 : 431.40 = 281.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.03/431.40 = 281.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.03x = 431.40 × 281.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.03x = 121,490.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,490.87/313.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.11

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