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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.48, 490.26 and 281.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.48, 490.26 and 281.68 is: 388.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.48 : 490.26 = 281.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.48/490.26 = 281.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.48x = 490.26 × 281.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.48x = 138,096.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,096.44/355.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.48

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