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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.26, 386.82 and 233.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.26, 386.82 and 233.51 is: 322.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.26 : 386.82 = 233.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.26/386.82 = 233.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.26x = 386.82 × 233.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.26x = 90,324.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,324.40/280.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.29

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