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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.35, 456.87 and 281.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.35, 456.87 and 281.49 is: 388.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.35 : 456.87 = 281.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.35/456.87 = 281.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.35x = 456.87 × 281.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.35x = 128,604.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,604.34/331.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.12

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