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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.80, 388.29 and 238.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.80, 388.29 and 238.06 is: 328.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.80 : 388.29 = 238.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.80/388.29 = 238.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.80x = 388.29 × 238.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.80x = 92,436.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,436.32/281.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.02

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