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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.84, 389.42 and 232.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.84, 389.42 and 232.68 is: 321.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.84 : 389.42 = 232.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.84/389.42 = 232.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.84x = 389.42 × 232.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.84x = 90,610.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,610.25/281.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.50

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