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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.14, 386.91 and 230.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.14, 386.91 and 230.48 is: 318.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.14 : 386.91 = 230.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.14/386.91 = 230.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.14x = 386.91 × 230.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.14x = 89,174.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,174.53/280.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.33

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