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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.98, 421.53 and 220.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.98, 421.53 and 220.62 is: 330.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.98 : 421.53 = 220.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.98/421.53 = 220.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.98x = 421.53 × 220.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.98x = 92,997.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,997.95/280.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.98

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