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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.70, 420.98 and 88.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.70, 420.98 and 88.22 is: 132.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.70 : 420.98 = 88.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.70/420.98 = 88.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.70x = 420.98 × 88.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.70x = 37,138.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,138.86/280.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.31

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