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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.24, 387.88 and 239.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.24, 387.88 and 239.92 is: 330.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.24 : 387.88 = 239.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.24/387.88 = 239.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.24x = 387.88 × 239.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.24x = 93,060.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,060.17/281.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.89

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