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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.30, 420.90 and 211.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.30, 420.90 and 211.90 is: 318.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.30 : 420.90 = 211.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.30/420.90 = 211.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.30x = 420.90 × 211.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.30x = 89,188.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,188.71/280.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.19

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