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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.61, 387.99 and 232.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.61, 387.99 and 232.20 is: 319.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.61 : 387.99 = 232.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.61/387.99 = 232.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.61x = 387.99 × 232.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.61x = 90,091.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,091.28/281.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.92

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