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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.16, 508.44 and 281.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.16, 508.44 and 281.86 is: 422.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.16 : 508.44 = 281.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.16/508.44 = 281.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.16x = 508.44 × 281.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.16x = 143,308.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,308.90/339.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.54

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