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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.82, 421.53 and 223.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.82, 421.53 and 223.41 is: 335.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.82 : 421.53 = 223.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.82/421.53 = 223.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.82x = 421.53 × 223.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.82x = 94,174.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,174.02/280.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.35

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