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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.32, 421.16 and 229.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.32, 421.16 and 229.29 is: 344.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.32 : 421.16 = 229.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.32/421.16 = 229.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.32x = 421.16 × 229.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.32x = 96,567.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,567.78/280.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.49

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