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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.34, 386.68 and 214.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.34, 386.68 and 214.73 is: 296.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.34 : 386.68 = 214.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.34/386.68 = 214.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.34x = 386.68 × 214.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.34x = 83,031.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,031.80/280.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.18

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