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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.40, 419.99 and 225.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.40, 419.99 and 225.99 is: 338.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.40 : 419.99 = 225.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.40/419.99 = 225.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.40x = 419.99 × 225.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.40x = 94,912.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,912.41/280.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.50

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