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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.05, 419.40 and 211.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.05, 419.40 and 211.20 is: 316.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.05 : 419.40 = 211.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.05/419.40 = 211.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.05x = 419.40 × 211.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.05x = 88,577.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,577.28/280.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.29

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