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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.22, 420.17 and 237.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.22, 420.17 and 237.34 is: 355.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.22 : 420.17 = 237.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.22/420.17 = 237.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.22x = 420.17 × 237.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.22x = 99,723.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,723.15/280.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.87

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