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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.61, 435.88 and 281.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.61, 435.88 and 281.26 is: 388.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.61 : 435.88 = 281.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.61/435.88 = 281.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.61x = 435.88 × 281.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.61x = 122,592.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,592.02/315.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.43

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