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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.89, 469.91 and 281.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.89, 469.91 and 281.16 is: 387.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.89 : 469.91 = 281.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.89/469.91 = 281.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.89x = 469.91 × 281.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.89x = 132,118.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,118.49/340.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.57

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