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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.83, 442.23 and 280.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.83, 442.23 and 280.23 is: 420.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.83 : 442.23 = 280.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.83/442.23 = 280.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.83x = 442.23 × 280.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.83x = 123,926.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,926.11/294.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.33

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