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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.20, 420.72 and 222.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.20, 420.72 and 222.78 is: 334.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.20 : 420.72 = 222.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.20/420.72 = 222.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.20x = 420.72 × 222.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.20x = 93,728.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,728.00/280.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.50

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