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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.49, 476.58 and 281.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.49, 476.58 and 281.15 is: 422.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.49 : 476.58 = 281.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.49/476.58 = 281.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.49x = 476.58 × 281.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.49x = 133,992.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,992.02/317.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.03

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