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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.98, 452.18 and 281.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.98, 452.18 and 281.16 is: 387.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.98 : 452.18 = 281.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.98/452.18 = 281.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.98x = 452.18 × 281.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.98x = 127,131.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,131.26/327.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.62

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