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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.18, 387.78 and 219.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.18, 387.78 and 219.17 is: 302.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.18 : 387.78 = 219.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.18/387.78 = 219.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.18x = 387.78 × 219.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.18x = 84,989.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,989.74/281.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.26

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