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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.83, 420.98 and 215.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.83, 420.98 and 215.73 is: 323.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.83 : 420.98 = 215.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.83/420.98 = 215.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.83x = 420.98 × 215.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.83x = 90,818.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,818.15/280.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.39

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