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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.26, 420.80 and 212.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.26, 420.80 and 212.63 is: 319.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.26 : 420.80 = 212.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.26/420.80 = 212.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.26x = 420.80 × 212.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.26x = 89,471.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,471.54/280.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.24

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