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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.48, 388.73 and 215.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.48, 388.73 and 215.33 is: 297.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.48 : 388.73 = 215.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.48/388.73 = 215.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.48x = 388.73 × 215.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.48x = 83,703.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,703.83/281.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.38

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