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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.92, 388.08 and 230.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.92, 388.08 and 230.08 is: 316.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.92 : 388.08 = 230.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.92/388.08 = 230.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.92x = 388.08 × 230.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.92x = 89,289.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,289.45/281.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.72

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