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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.54, 387.30 and 214.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.54, 387.30 and 214.84 is: 296.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.54 : 387.30 = 214.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.54/387.30 = 214.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.54x = 387.30 × 214.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.54x = 83,207.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,207.53/280.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.60

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