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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.53, 389.07 and 240.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.53, 389.07 and 240.52 is: 332.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.53 : 389.07 = 240.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.53/389.07 = 240.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.53x = 389.07 × 240.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.53x = 93,577.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,577.86/281.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.40

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