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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.48, 387.99 and 237.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.48, 387.99 and 237.33 is: 327.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.48 : 387.99 = 237.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.48/387.99 = 237.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.48x = 387.99 × 237.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.48x = 92,081.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,081.67/281.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.14

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