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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.60, 421.02 and 220.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.60, 421.02 and 220.24 is: 330.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.60 : 421.02 = 220.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.60/421.02 = 220.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.60x = 421.02 × 220.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.60x = 92,725.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,725.44/280.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.45

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