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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.34, 388.73 and 232.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.34, 388.73 and 232.18 is: 320.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.34 : 388.73 = 232.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.34/388.73 = 232.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.34x = 388.73 × 232.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.34x = 90,255.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,255.33/281.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.81

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