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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.16, 525.23 and 281.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.16, 525.23 and 281.34 is: 422.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.16 : 525.23 = 281.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.16/525.23 = 281.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.16x = 525.23 × 281.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.16x = 147,766.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,766.80/350.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.00

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