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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.75, 422.07 and 220

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.75, 422.07 and 220 is: 330.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.75 : 422.07 = 220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.75/422.07 = 220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.75x = 422.07 × 220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.75x = 92,855.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,855.40/280.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.74

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