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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.04, 420.12 and 228.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.04, 420.12 and 228.90 is: 343.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.04 : 420.12 = 228.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.04/420.12 = 228.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.04x = 420.12 × 228.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.04x = 96,162.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,162.22/280.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.39

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