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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.98, 434.88 and 281.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.98, 434.88 and 281.68 is: 388.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.98 : 434.88 = 281.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.98/434.88 = 281.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.98x = 434.88 × 281.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.98x = 122,496.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,496.01/314.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.90

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