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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.60, 387.06 and 218.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.60, 387.06 and 218.20 is: 300.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.60 : 387.06 = 218.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.60/387.06 = 218.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.60x = 387.06 × 218.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.60x = 84,456.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,456.49/280.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.99

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