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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.08, 385.65 and 213.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.08, 385.65 and 213.75 is: 294.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.08 : 385.65 = 213.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.08/385.65 = 213.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.08x = 385.65 × 213.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.08x = 82,432.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,432.69/280.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.32

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