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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.22, 387.89 and 215.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.22, 387.89 and 215.61 is: 297.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.22 : 387.89 = 215.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.22/387.89 = 215.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.22x = 387.89 × 215.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.22x = 83,631.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,631.88/281.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.39

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