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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.20, 445.50 and 281.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.20, 445.50 and 281.21 is: 388.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.20 : 445.50 = 281.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.20/445.50 = 281.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.20x = 445.50 × 281.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.20x = 125,276.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,276.83/322.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.82

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