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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.75, 434.55 and 281.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.75, 434.55 and 281.94 is: 389.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.75 : 434.55 = 281.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.75/434.55 = 281.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.75x = 434.55 × 281.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.75x = 122,517.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,517.03/314.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.26

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