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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.82, 388.02 and 232.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.82, 388.02 and 232.62 is: 320.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.82 : 388.02 = 232.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.82/388.02 = 232.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.82x = 388.02 × 232.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.82x = 90,261.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,261.21/281.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.28

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