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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.68, 421.98 and 229.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.68, 421.98 and 229.69 is: 345.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.68 : 421.98 = 229.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.68/421.98 = 229.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.68x = 421.98 × 229.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.68x = 96,924.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,924.25/280.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.32

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