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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.88, 421.56 and 224.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.88, 421.56 and 224.24 is: 336.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.88 : 421.56 = 224.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.88/421.56 = 224.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.88x = 421.56 × 224.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.88x = 94,530.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,530.61/280.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.55

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