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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.26, 473.13 and 281.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.26, 473.13 and 281.62 is: 421.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.26 : 473.13 = 281.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.26/473.13 = 281.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.26x = 473.13 × 281.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.26x = 133,242.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,242.87/316.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.31

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