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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.71, 421.11 and 212.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.71, 421.11 and 212.01 is: 318.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.71 : 421.11 = 212.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.71/421.11 = 212.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.71x = 421.11 × 212.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.71x = 89,279.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,279.53/280.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.05

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