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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.49, 387.05 and 215.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.49, 387.05 and 215.28 is: 297.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.49 : 387.05 = 215.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.49/387.05 = 215.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.49x = 387.05 × 215.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.49x = 83,323.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,323.05/280.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.07

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