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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.10, 420.20 and 229.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.10, 420.20 and 229.20 is: 343.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.10 : 420.20 = 229.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.10/420.20 = 229.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.10x = 420.20 × 229.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.10x = 96,308.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,308.69/280.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.84

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