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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.20, 420.32 and 262.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.20, 420.32 and 262.19 is: 393.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.20 : 420.32 = 262.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.20/420.32 = 262.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.20x = 420.32 × 262.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.20x = 110,205.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,205.41/280.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.30

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