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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.89, 421.43 and 225.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.89, 421.43 and 225.99 is: 339.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.89 : 421.43 = 225.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.89/421.43 = 225.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.89x = 421.43 × 225.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.89x = 95,237.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,237.84/280.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.06

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