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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.71, 388.29 and 216.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.71, 388.29 and 216.10 is: 297.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.71 : 388.29 = 216.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.71/388.29 = 216.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.71x = 388.29 × 216.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.71x = 83,909.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,909.47/281.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.86

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