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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.69, 388.77 and 216.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.69, 388.77 and 216.08 is: 298.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.69 : 388.77 = 216.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.69/388.77 = 216.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.69x = 388.77 × 216.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.69x = 84,005.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,005.42/281.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.22

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