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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.86, 532.48 and 281.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.86, 532.48 and 281.55 is: 422.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.86 : 532.48 = 281.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.86/532.48 = 281.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.86x = 532.48 × 281.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.86x = 149,919.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,919.74/354.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.48

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