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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.83, 432.81 and 281.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.83, 432.81 and 281.43 is: 388.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.83 : 432.81 = 281.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.83/432.81 = 281.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.83x = 432.81 × 281.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.83x = 121,805.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,805.72/313.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.13

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