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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.36, 419.28 and 214.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.36, 419.28 and 214.49 is: 320.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.36 : 419.28 = 214.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.36/419.28 = 214.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.36x = 419.28 × 214.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.36x = 89,931.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,931.34/280.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.77

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