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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.00, 419.36 and 217.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.00, 419.36 and 217.80 is: 326.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.00 : 419.36 = 217.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.00/419.36 = 217.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.00x = 419.36 × 217.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.00x = 91,334.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,334.86/280.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.20

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