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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.44, 473.52 and 281.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.44, 473.52 and 281.28 is: 387.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.44 : 473.52 = 281.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.44/473.52 = 281.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.44x = 473.52 × 281.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.44x = 133,191.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,191.71/343.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.82

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