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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.12, 420.18 and 232.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.12, 420.18 and 232.36 is: 348.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.12 : 420.18 = 232.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.12/420.18 = 232.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.12x = 420.18 × 232.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.12x = 97,633.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,633.02/280.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.54

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