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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.20, 489.90 and 281.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.20, 489.90 and 281.46 is: 388.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.20 : 489.90 = 281.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.20/489.90 = 281.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.20x = 489.90 × 281.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.20x = 137,887.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,887.25/355.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.20

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