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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.93, 389.10 and 235.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.93, 389.10 and 235.23 is: 324.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.93 : 389.10 = 235.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.93/389.10 = 235.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.93x = 389.10 × 235.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.93x = 91,528.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,528.51/281.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.65

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