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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.06, 484.71 and 281.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.06, 484.71 and 281.49 is: 388.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.06 : 484.71 = 281.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.06/484.71 = 281.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.06x = 484.71 × 281.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.06x = 136,441.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,441.02/351.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.65

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