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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.23, 469.31 and 281.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.23, 469.31 and 281.10 is: 421.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.23 : 469.31 = 281.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.23/469.31 = 281.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.23x = 469.31 × 281.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.23x = 131,921.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,921.64/313.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.17

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