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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.22, 1,395.14 and 281.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.22, 1,395.14 and 281.06 is: 421.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.22 : 1,395.14 = 281.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.22/1,395.14 = 281.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.22x = 1,395.14 × 281.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.22x = 392,118.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,118.05/930.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.53

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