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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.16, 419.67 and 234.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.16, 419.67 and 234.03 is: 350.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.16 : 419.67 = 234.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.16/419.67 = 234.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.16x = 419.67 × 234.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.16x = 98,215.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,215.37/280.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.57

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