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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.15, 387.43 and 236.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.15, 387.43 and 236.89 is: 326.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.15 : 387.43 = 236.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.15/387.43 = 236.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.15x = 387.43 × 236.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.15x = 91,777.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,777.11/281.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.44

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