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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.22, 476.94 and 281.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.22, 476.94 and 281.31 is: 421.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.22 : 476.94 = 281.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.22/476.94 = 281.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.22x = 476.94 × 281.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.22x = 134,167.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,167.99/318.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.62

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