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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.09, 386.32 and 214.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.09, 386.32 and 214.48 is: 295.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.09 : 386.32 = 214.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.09/386.32 = 214.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.09x = 386.32 × 214.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.09x = 82,857.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,857.91/280.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.83

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