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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.35, 477.62 and 281.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.35, 477.62 and 281.45 is: 422.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.35 : 477.62 = 281.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.35/477.62 = 281.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.35x = 477.62 × 281.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.35x = 134,422.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,422.35/318.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.25

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