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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.23, 386.40 and 221.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.23, 386.40 and 221.22 is: 305.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.23 : 386.40 = 221.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.23/386.40 = 221.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.23x = 386.40 × 221.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.23x = 85,479.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,479.41/280.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.03

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