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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.34, 420.14 and 211.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.34, 420.14 and 211.66 is: 317.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.34 : 420.14 = 211.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.34/420.14 = 211.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.34x = 420.14 × 211.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.34x = 88,926.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,926.31/280.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.21

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