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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.82, 387.02 and 215.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.82, 387.02 and 215.48 is: 296.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.82 : 387.02 = 215.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.82/387.02 = 215.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.82x = 387.02 × 215.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.82x = 83,392.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,392.06/280.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.96

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