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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.08, 433.55 and 281.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.08, 433.55 and 281.27 is: 388.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.08 : 433.55 = 281.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.08/433.55 = 281.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.08x = 433.55 × 281.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.08x = 121,944.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,944.61/314.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.26

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