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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.12, 387.60 and 237.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.12, 387.60 and 237.20 is: 327.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.12 : 387.60 = 237.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.12/387.60 = 237.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.12x = 387.60 × 237.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.12x = 91,938.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,938.72/281.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.04

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