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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.28, 484.21 and 281.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.28, 484.21 and 281.12 is: 387.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.28 : 484.21 = 281.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.28/484.21 = 281.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.28x = 484.21 × 281.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.28x = 136,121.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,121.12/351.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.50

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