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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.95, 422.24 and 212.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.95, 422.24 and 212.24 is: 318.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.95 : 422.24 = 212.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.95/422.24 = 212.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.95x = 422.24 × 212.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.95x = 89,613.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,613.05/280.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.96

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