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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.48, 388.67 and 232.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.48, 388.67 and 232.65 is: 321.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.48 : 388.67 = 232.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.48/388.67 = 232.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.48x = 388.67 × 232.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.48x = 90,422.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,422.91/281.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.25

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