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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.62, 420.37 and 219.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.62, 420.37 and 219.46 is: 328.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.62 : 420.37 = 219.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.62/420.37 = 219.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.62x = 420.37 × 219.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.62x = 92,254.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,254.10/280.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.76

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