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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.19, 387.32 and 219.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.19, 387.32 and 219.02 is: 301.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.19 : 387.32 = 219.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.19/387.32 = 219.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.19x = 387.32 × 219.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.19x = 84,827.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,827.79/281.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.67

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