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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.11, 419.46 and 219.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.11, 419.46 and 219.57 is: 328.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.11 : 419.46 = 219.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.11/419.46 = 219.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.11x = 419.46 × 219.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.11x = 92,100.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,100.83/280.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.80

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