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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.22, 1,344.30 and 280.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.22, 1,344.30 and 280.20 is: 420.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.22 : 1,344.30 = 280.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.22/1,344.30 = 280.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.22x = 1,344.30 × 280.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.22x = 376,672.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,672.86/896.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.29

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