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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.28, 387.30 and 239.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.28, 387.30 and 239.74 is: 330.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.28 : 387.30 = 239.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.28/387.30 = 239.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.28x = 387.30 × 239.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.28x = 92,851.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,851.30/281.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.10

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