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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.22, 419.45 and 158.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.22, 419.45 and 158.11 is: 236.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.22 : 419.45 = 158.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.22/419.45 = 158.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.22x = 419.45 × 158.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.22x = 66,319.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,319.24/280.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.67

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