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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.84, 388.92 and 216.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.84, 388.92 and 216.24 is: 298.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.84 : 388.92 = 216.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.84/388.92 = 216.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.84x = 388.92 × 216.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.84x = 84,100.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,100.06/281.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.40

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