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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.68, 421.08 and 212.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.68, 421.08 and 212.23 is: 318.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.68 : 421.08 = 212.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.68/421.08 = 212.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.68x = 421.08 × 212.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.68x = 89,365.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,365.81/280.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.39

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