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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.59, 420.77 and 215.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.59, 420.77 and 215.99 is: 323.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.59 : 420.77 = 215.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.59/420.77 = 215.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.59x = 420.77 × 215.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.59x = 90,882.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,882.13/280.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.90

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