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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.77, 420.18 and 222.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.77, 420.18 and 222.50 is: 332.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.77 : 420.18 = 222.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.77/420.18 = 222.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.77x = 420.18 × 222.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.77x = 93,490.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,490.05/280.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.98

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