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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.92, 388.04 and 216.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.92, 388.04 and 216.23 is: 298.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.92 : 388.04 = 216.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.92/388.04 = 216.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.92x = 388.04 × 216.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.92x = 83,902.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,902.87/280.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.67

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