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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.24, 388.32 and 237.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.24, 388.32 and 237.68 is: 328.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.24 : 388.32 = 237.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.24/388.32 = 237.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.24x = 388.32 × 237.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.24x = 92,295.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,295.90/281.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.17

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