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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.12, 387.72 and 239.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.12, 387.72 and 239.81 is: 330.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.12 : 387.72 = 239.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.12/387.72 = 239.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.12x = 387.72 × 239.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.12x = 92,977.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,977.19/281.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.74

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