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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.22, 419.64 and 226.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.22, 419.64 and 226.22 is: 338.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.22 : 419.64 = 226.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.22/419.64 = 226.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.22x = 419.64 × 226.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.22x = 94,930.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,930.96/280.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.77

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