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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.99, 421.44 and 227.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.99, 421.44 and 227.20 is: 340.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.99 : 421.44 = 227.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.99/421.44 = 227.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.99x = 421.44 × 227.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.99x = 95,751.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,751.17/280.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.76

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