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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.44, 421.20 and 219.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.44, 421.20 and 219.78 is: 330.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.44 : 421.20 = 219.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.44/421.20 = 219.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.44x = 421.20 × 219.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.44x = 92,571.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,571.34/280.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.09

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