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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.24, 420.36 and 232.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.24, 420.36 and 232.06 is: 348.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.24 : 420.36 = 232.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.24/420.36 = 232.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.24x = 420.36 × 232.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.24x = 97,548.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,548.74/280.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.09

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