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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.37, 420.56 and 216.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.37, 420.56 and 216.65 is: 324.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.37 : 420.56 = 216.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.37/420.56 = 216.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.37x = 420.56 × 216.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.37x = 91,111.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,111.14/280.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.97

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