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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.46, 420.78 and 219.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.46, 420.78 and 219.80 is: 329.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.46 : 420.78 = 219.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.46/420.78 = 219.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.46x = 420.78 × 219.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.46x = 92,487.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,487.44/280.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.77

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