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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.98, 420.79 and 226.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.98, 420.79 and 226.98 is: 339.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.98 : 420.79 = 226.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.98/420.79 = 226.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.98x = 420.79 × 226.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.98x = 95,510.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,510.91/280.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.92

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