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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.10, 419.60 and 233.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.10, 419.60 and 233.96 is: 350.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.10 : 419.60 = 233.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.10/419.60 = 233.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.10x = 419.60 × 233.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.10x = 98,169.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,169.62/280.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.48

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