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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.07, 385.99 and 214.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.07, 385.99 and 214.73 is: 295.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.07 : 385.99 = 214.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.07/385.99 = 214.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.07x = 385.99 × 214.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.07x = 82,881.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,881.17/280.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.94

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