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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.17, 419.56 and 227.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.17, 419.56 and 227.88 is: 341.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.17 : 419.56 = 227.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.17/419.56 = 227.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.17x = 419.56 × 227.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.17x = 95,609.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,609.33/280.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.25

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