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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.77, 420.62 and 216.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.77, 420.62 and 216.33 is: 324.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.77 : 420.62 = 216.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.77/420.62 = 216.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.77x = 420.62 × 216.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.77x = 90,991.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,991.64/280.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.08

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