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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.04, 388.04 and 215.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.04, 388.04 and 215.97 is: 298.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.04 : 388.04 = 215.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.04/388.04 = 215.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.04x = 388.04 × 215.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.04x = 83,803.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,803.92/281.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.19

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