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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.95, 444.50 and 281.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.95, 444.50 and 281.27 is: 387.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.95 : 444.50 = 281.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.95/444.50 = 281.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.95x = 444.50 × 281.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.95x = 125,024.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,024.52/322.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.13

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