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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.43, 388.53 and 219.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.43, 388.53 and 219.56 is: 303.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.43 : 388.53 = 219.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.43/388.53 = 219.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.43x = 388.53 × 219.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.43x = 85,303.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,303.70/281.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.11

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