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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.80, 389.10 and 232.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.80, 389.10 and 232.48 is: 321.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.80 : 389.10 = 232.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.80/389.10 = 232.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.80x = 389.10 × 232.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.80x = 90,457.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,457.97/281.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.00

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