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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.71, 420.48 and 223.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.71, 420.48 and 223.02 is: 334.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.71 : 420.48 = 223.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.71/420.48 = 223.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.71x = 420.48 × 223.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.71x = 93,775.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,775.45/280.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.07

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