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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.12, 480.87 and 281.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.12, 480.87 and 281.13 is: 419.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.12 : 480.87 = 281.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.12/480.87 = 281.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.12x = 480.87 × 281.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.12x = 135,186.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,186.98/322.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.68

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