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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.45, 387.67 and 237.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.45, 387.67 and 237.14 is: 326.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.45 : 387.67 = 237.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.45/387.67 = 237.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.45x = 387.67 × 237.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.45x = 91,932.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,932.06/281.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.64

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