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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.23, 386.33 and 236.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.23, 386.33 and 236.49 is: 326.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.23 : 386.33 = 236.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.23/386.33 = 236.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.23x = 386.33 × 236.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.23x = 91,361.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,361.25/280.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.03

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