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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.81, 388.67 and 215.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.81, 388.67 and 215.39 is: 297.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.81 : 388.67 = 215.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.81/388.67 = 215.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.81x = 388.67 × 215.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.81x = 83,715.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,715.53/281.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.06

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