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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.82, 473.84 and 281.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.82, 473.84 and 281.84 is: 422.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.82 : 473.84 = 281.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.82/473.84 = 281.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.82x = 473.84 × 281.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.82x = 133,547.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,547.07/315.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.86

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