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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.70, 388.44 and 216.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.70, 388.44 and 216.36 is: 298.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.70 : 388.44 = 216.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.70/388.44 = 216.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.70x = 388.44 × 216.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.70x = 84,042.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,042.88/281.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.34

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