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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.76, 472.38 and 281.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.76, 472.38 and 281.12 is: 420.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.76 : 472.38 = 281.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.76/472.38 = 281.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.76x = 472.38 × 281.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.76x = 132,795.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,795.47/315.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.56

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