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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.52, 388.08 and 262.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.52, 388.08 and 262.08 is: 361.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.52 : 388.08 = 262.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.52/388.08 = 262.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.52x = 388.08 × 262.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.52x = 101,708.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,708.01/281.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.28

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