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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.89, 421.34 and 223.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.89, 421.34 and 223.14 is: 334.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.89 : 421.34 = 223.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.89/421.34 = 223.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.89x = 421.34 × 223.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.89x = 94,018.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,018.62/280.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.71

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