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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.20, 500.85 and 280.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.20, 500.85 and 280.14 is: 419.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.20 : 500.85 = 280.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.20/500.85 = 280.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.20x = 500.85 × 280.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.20x = 140,306.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,306.24/334.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.82

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