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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.60, 388 and 232.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.60, 388 and 232.64 is: 320.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.60 : 388 = 232.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.60/388 = 232.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.60x = 388 × 232.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.60x = 90,264.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,264.32/281.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.54

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