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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.88, 422.56 and 238.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.88, 422.56 and 238.82 is: 358.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.88 : 422.56 = 238.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.88/422.56 = 238.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.88x = 422.56 × 238.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.88x = 100,915.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,915.78/281.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.01

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