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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.07, 388 and 219.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.07, 388 and 219.07 is: 302.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.07 : 388 = 219.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.07/388 = 219.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.07x = 388 × 219.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.07x = 84,999.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,999.16/281.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.41

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