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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.52, 421.08 and 207.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.52, 421.08 and 207.17 is: 310.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.52 : 421.08 = 207.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.52/421.08 = 207.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.52x = 421.08 × 207.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.52x = 87,233.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,233.04/280.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.97

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