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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.50, 1,346.30 and 281.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.50, 1,346.30 and 281.22 is: 421.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.50 : 1,346.30 = 281.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.50/1,346.30 = 281.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.50x = 1,346.30 × 281.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.50x = 378,610.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,610.24/897.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.85

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