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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.92, 474.38 and 281.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.92, 474.38 and 281.27 is: 422.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.92 : 474.38 = 281.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.92/474.38 = 281.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.92x = 474.38 × 281.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.92x = 133,428.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,428.86/315.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.35

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