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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.88, 388.17 and 240.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.88, 388.17 and 240.34 is: 330.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.88 : 388.17 = 240.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.88/388.17 = 240.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.88x = 388.17 × 240.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.88x = 93,292.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,292.78/281.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.97

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