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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.08, 387.57 and 239.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.08, 387.57 and 239.56 is: 330.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.08 : 387.57 = 239.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.08/387.57 = 239.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.08x = 387.57 × 239.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.08x = 92,846.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,846.27/281.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.32

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