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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.94, 389.10 and 232.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.94, 389.10 and 232.68 is: 321.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.94 : 389.10 = 232.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.94/389.10 = 232.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.94x = 389.10 × 232.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.94x = 90,535.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,535.79/281.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.12

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