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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.75, 422.07 and 223.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.75, 422.07 and 223.69 is: 336.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.75 : 422.07 = 223.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.75/422.07 = 223.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.75x = 422.07 × 223.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.75x = 94,410.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,410.73/280.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.29

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