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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.97, 421.09 and 226.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.97, 421.09 and 226.97 is: 340.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.97 : 421.09 = 226.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.97/421.09 = 226.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.97x = 421.09 × 226.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.97x = 95,574.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,574.80/280.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.16

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