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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.77, 388.62 and 237.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.77, 388.62 and 237.75 is: 327.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.77 : 388.62 = 237.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.77/388.62 = 237.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.77x = 388.62 × 237.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.77x = 92,394.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,394.41/281.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.91

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