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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.88, 474.30 and 281.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.88, 474.30 and 281.04 is: 423.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.88 : 474.30 = 281.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.88/474.30 = 281.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.88x = 474.30 × 281.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.88x = 133,297.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,297.27/314.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.33

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