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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.32, 420.52 and 212.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.32, 420.52 and 212.68 is: 319.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.32 : 420.52 = 212.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.32/420.52 = 212.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.32x = 420.52 × 212.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.32x = 89,436.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,436.19/280.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.05

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