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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.16, 386.46 and 236.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.16, 386.46 and 236.42 is: 326.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.16 : 386.46 = 236.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.16/386.46 = 236.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.16x = 386.46 × 236.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.16x = 91,366.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,366.87/280.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.12

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