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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.12, 473.68 and 281.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.12, 473.68 and 281.28 is: 420.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.12 : 473.68 = 281.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.12/473.68 = 281.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.12x = 473.68 × 281.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.12x = 133,236.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,236.71/317.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.15

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