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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.05, 419.30 and 211.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.05, 419.30 and 211.37 is: 316.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.05 : 419.30 = 211.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.05/419.30 = 211.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.05x = 419.30 × 211.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.05x = 88,627.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,627.44/280.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.47

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