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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.50, 476.97 and 281.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.50, 476.97 and 281.97 is: 422.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.50 : 476.97 = 281.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.50/476.97 = 281.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.50x = 476.97 × 281.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.50x = 134,493.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,493.02/318.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.28

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