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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.95, 388.08 and 215.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.95, 388.08 and 215.34 is: 297.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.95 : 388.08 = 215.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.95/388.08 = 215.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.95x = 388.08 × 215.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.95x = 83,569.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,569.15/280.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.45

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