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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.67, 420.57 and 229.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.67, 420.57 and 229.07 is: 343.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.67 : 420.57 = 229.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.67/420.57 = 229.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.67x = 420.57 × 229.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.67x = 96,341.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,341.02/280.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.26

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