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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.65, 445.15 and 281.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.65, 445.15 and 281.13 is: 387.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.65 : 445.15 = 281.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.65/445.15 = 281.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.65x = 445.15 × 281.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.65x = 125,146.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,146.21/322.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.87

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