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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.31, 419.99 and 222.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.31, 419.99 and 222.21 is: 332.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.31 : 419.99 = 222.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.31/419.99 = 222.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.31x = 419.99 × 222.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.31x = 93,326.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,326.53/280.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.95

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