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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.04, 388.44 and 215.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.04, 388.44 and 215.52 is: 297.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.04 : 388.44 = 215.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.04/388.44 = 215.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.04x = 388.44 × 215.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.04x = 83,716.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,716.59/281.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.88

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