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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.47, 388.01 and 215.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.47, 388.01 and 215.09 is: 296.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.47 : 388.01 = 215.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.47/388.01 = 215.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.47x = 388.01 × 215.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.47x = 83,456.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,456.97/281.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.51

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