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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.98, 421.44 and 209.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.98, 421.44 and 209.28 is: 313.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.98 : 421.44 = 209.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.98/421.44 = 209.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.98x = 421.44 × 209.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.98x = 88,198.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,198.96/280.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.90

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