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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.36, 387.60 and 215.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.36, 387.60 and 215.60 is: 297.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.36 : 387.60 = 215.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.36/387.60 = 215.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.36x = 387.60 × 215.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.36x = 83,566.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,566.56/281.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.01

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