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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.15, 486.55 and 281.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.15, 486.55 and 281.96 is: 421.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.15 : 486.55 = 281.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.15/486.55 = 281.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.15x = 486.55 × 281.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.15x = 137,187.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,187.64/325.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.92

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