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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.41, 421.58 and 226.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.41, 421.58 and 226.68 is: 340.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.41 : 421.58 = 226.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.41/421.58 = 226.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.41x = 421.58 × 226.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.41x = 95,563.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,563.75/280.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.80

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