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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.64, 387.92 and 215.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.64, 387.92 and 215.44 is: 297.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.64 : 387.92 = 215.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.64/387.92 = 215.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.64x = 387.92 × 215.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.64x = 83,573.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,573.48/280.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.80

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