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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.85, 472.33 and 280.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.85, 472.33 and 280.83 is: 421.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.85 : 472.33 = 280.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.85/472.33 = 280.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.85x = 472.33 × 280.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.85x = 132,646.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,646.56/314.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.30

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