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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.45, 477.32 and 281.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.45, 477.32 and 281.98 is: 422.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.45 : 477.32 = 281.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.45/477.32 = 281.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.45x = 477.32 × 281.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.45x = 134,594.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,594.69/318.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.66

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