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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.50, 421.70 and 223.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.50, 421.70 and 223.44 is: 335.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.50 : 421.70 = 223.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.50/421.70 = 223.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.50x = 421.70 × 223.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.50x = 94,223.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,223.53/280.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.91

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