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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.54, 388.56 and 240.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.54, 388.56 and 240.27 is: 331.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.54 : 388.56 = 240.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.54/388.56 = 240.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.54x = 388.56 × 240.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.54x = 93,359.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,359.31/281.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.61

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