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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.50, 420.44 and 211.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.50, 420.44 and 211.80 is: 317.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.50 : 420.44 = 211.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.50/420.44 = 211.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.50x = 420.44 × 211.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.50x = 89,048.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,048.13/280.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.46

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