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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.65, 387.45 and 215.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.65, 387.45 and 215.28 is: 297.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.65 : 387.45 = 215.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.65/387.45 = 215.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.65x = 387.45 × 215.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.65x = 83,410.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,410.24/280.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.20

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