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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.02, 419.84 and 238.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.02, 419.84 and 238.89 is: 358.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.02 : 419.84 = 238.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.02/419.84 = 238.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.02x = 419.84 × 238.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.02x = 100,295.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,295.58/280.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.17

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