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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.73, 420.77 and 212.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.73, 420.77 and 212.03 is: 317.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.73 : 420.77 = 212.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.73/420.77 = 212.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.73x = 420.77 × 212.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.73x = 89,212.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,212.70/280.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.79

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