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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.06, 419.71 and 231.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.06, 419.71 and 231.61 is: 347.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.06 : 419.71 = 231.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.06/419.71 = 231.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.06x = 419.71 × 231.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.06x = 97,209.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,209.03/280.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.10

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