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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.53, 420.22 and 228.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.53, 420.22 and 228.66 is: 342.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.53 : 420.22 = 228.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.53/420.22 = 228.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.53x = 420.22 × 228.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.53x = 96,086.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,086.22/280.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.52

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