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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.48, 485.15 and 282.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.48, 485.15 and 282.03 is: 389.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.48 : 485.15 = 282.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.48/485.15 = 282.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.48x = 485.15 × 282.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.48x = 136,826.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,826.85/351.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.29

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