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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.23, 386.28 and 231.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.23, 386.28 and 231.03 is: 318.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.23 : 386.28 = 231.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.23/386.28 = 231.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.23x = 386.28 × 231.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.23x = 89,242.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,242.27/280.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.46

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