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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.74, 388.84 and 235.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.74, 388.84 and 235.04 is: 324.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.74 : 388.84 = 235.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.74/388.84 = 235.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.74x = 388.84 × 235.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.74x = 91,392.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,392.95/281.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.39

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