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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.83, 387.36 and 215.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.83, 387.36 and 215.22 is: 296.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.83 : 387.36 = 215.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.83/387.36 = 215.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.83x = 387.36 × 215.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.83x = 83,367.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,367.62/280.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.86

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