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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.68, 420.78 and 220.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.68, 420.78 and 220.08 is: 329.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.68 : 420.78 = 220.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.68/420.78 = 220.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.68x = 420.78 × 220.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.68x = 92,605.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,605.26/280.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.93

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