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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.70, 470.55 and 281.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.70, 470.55 and 281.30 is: 421.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.70 : 470.55 = 281.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.70/470.55 = 281.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.70x = 470.55 × 281.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.70x = 132,365.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,365.72/313.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.95

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