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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.80, 389.62 and 235.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.80, 389.62 and 235.16 is: 325.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.80 : 389.62 = 235.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.80/389.62 = 235.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.80x = 389.62 × 235.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.80x = 91,623.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,623.04/281.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.13

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