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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.23, 387.14 and 239.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.23, 387.14 and 239.21 is: 330.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.23 : 387.14 = 239.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.23/387.14 = 239.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.23x = 387.14 × 239.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.23x = 92,604.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,604.63/280.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.46

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