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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.10, 386.48 and 238.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.10, 386.48 and 238.58 is: 329.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.10 : 386.48 = 238.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.10/386.48 = 238.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.10x = 386.48 × 238.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.10x = 92,205.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,205.21/280.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.19

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