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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.18, 419.73 and 234.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.18, 419.73 and 234.82 is: 351.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.18 : 419.73 = 234.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.18/419.73 = 234.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.18x = 419.73 × 234.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.18x = 98,561.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,561.00/280.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.78

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