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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.61, 388.26 and 232.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.61, 388.26 and 232.47 is: 320.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.61 : 388.26 = 232.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.61/388.26 = 232.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.61x = 388.26 × 232.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.61x = 90,258.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,258.80/281.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.51

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