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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.24, 386.40 and 233.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.24, 386.40 and 233.80 is: 322.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.24 : 386.40 = 233.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.24/386.40 = 233.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.24x = 386.40 × 233.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.24x = 90,340.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,340.32/280.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.37

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