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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.05, 471.12 and 281.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.05, 471.12 and 281.17 is: 419.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.05 : 471.12 = 281.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.05/471.12 = 281.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.05x = 471.12 × 281.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.05x = 132,464.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,464.34/316.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.12

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