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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.91, 388.53 and 235.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.91, 388.53 and 235.29 is: 324.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.91 : 388.53 = 235.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.91/388.53 = 235.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.91x = 388.53 × 235.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.91x = 91,417.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,417.22/281.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.28

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