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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.94, 485.47 and 281.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.94, 485.47 and 281.94 is: 388.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.94 : 485.47 = 281.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.94/485.47 = 281.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.94x = 485.47 × 281.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.94x = 136,873.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,873.41/351.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.91

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