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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.26, 497.25 and 280.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.26, 497.25 and 280.20 is: 420.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.26 : 497.25 = 280.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.26/497.25 = 280.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.26x = 497.25 × 280.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.26x = 139,329.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,329.45/331.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.60

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