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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.18, 419.90 and 231.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.18, 419.90 and 231.74 is: 347.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.18 : 419.90 = 231.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.18/419.90 = 231.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.18x = 419.90 × 231.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.18x = 97,305.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,305.94/280.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.30

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