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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.71, 436.01 and 281.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.71, 436.01 and 281.35 is: 388.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.71 : 436.01 = 281.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.71/436.01 = 281.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.71x = 436.01 × 281.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.71x = 122,668.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,668.92/315.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.56

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