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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.22, 420.35 and 265.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.22, 420.35 and 265.64 is: 398.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.22 : 420.35 = 265.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.22/420.35 = 265.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.22x = 420.35 × 265.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.22x = 111,658.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,658.34/280.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.47

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