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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.45, 421.04 and 219.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.45, 421.04 and 219.79 is: 329.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.45 : 421.04 = 219.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.45/421.04 = 219.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.45x = 421.04 × 219.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.45x = 92,540.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,540.38/280.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.97

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