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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.22, 388.71 and 238.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.22, 388.71 and 238.02 is: 329.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.22 : 388.71 = 238.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.22/388.71 = 238.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.22x = 388.71 × 238.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.22x = 92,520.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,520.75/281.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.00

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