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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.16, 388.10 and 235.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.16, 388.10 and 235.08 is: 324.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.16 : 388.10 = 235.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.16/388.10 = 235.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.16x = 388.10 × 235.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.16x = 91,235.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,235.14/281.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.50

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