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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.20, 386.72 and 233.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.20, 386.72 and 233.51 is: 322.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.20 : 386.72 = 233.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.20/386.72 = 233.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.20x = 386.72 × 233.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.20x = 90,302.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,302.99/280.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.28

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