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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.35, 387.89 and 237.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.35, 387.89 and 237.61 is: 327.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.35 : 387.89 = 237.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.35/387.89 = 237.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.35x = 387.89 × 237.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.35x = 92,165.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,165.35/281.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.58

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