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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.26, 420.02 and 215.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.26, 420.02 and 215.02 is: 322.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.26 : 420.02 = 215.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.26/420.02 = 215.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.26x = 420.02 × 215.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.26x = 90,312.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,312.70/280.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.25

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