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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.41, 485.45 and 281.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.41, 485.45 and 281.22 is: 420.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.41 : 485.45 = 281.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.41/485.45 = 281.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.41x = 485.45 × 281.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.41x = 136,516.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,516.08/324.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.82

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