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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.26, 388.51 and 234.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.26, 388.51 and 234.79 is: 324.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.26 : 388.51 = 234.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.26/388.51 = 234.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.26x = 388.51 × 234.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.26x = 91,218.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,218.26/281.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.32

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