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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.10, 387.62 and 218.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.10, 387.62 and 218.82 is: 301.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.10 : 387.62 = 218.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.10/387.62 = 218.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.10x = 387.62 × 218.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.10x = 84,819.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,819.01/281.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.74

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