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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.23, 387.67 and 218.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.23, 387.67 and 218.95 is: 301.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.23 : 387.67 = 218.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.23/387.67 = 218.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.23x = 387.67 × 218.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.23x = 84,877.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,877.31/281.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.81

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