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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.75, 484.86 and 281.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.75, 484.86 and 281.70 is: 388.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.75 : 484.86 = 281.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.75/484.86 = 281.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.75x = 484.86 × 281.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.75x = 136,585.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,585.06/351.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.30

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