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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.60, 388.80 and 211.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.60, 388.80 and 211.84 is: 292.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.60 : 388.80 = 211.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.60/388.80 = 211.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.60x = 388.80 × 211.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.60x = 82,363.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,363.39/281.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.48

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