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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.02, 419.49 and 234.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.02, 419.49 and 234.24 is: 350.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.02 : 419.49 = 234.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.02/419.49 = 234.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.02x = 419.49 × 234.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.02x = 98,261.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,261.34/280.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.91

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