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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.26, 387.13 and 233.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.26, 387.13 and 233.79 is: 322.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.26 : 387.13 = 233.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.26/387.13 = 233.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.26x = 387.13 × 233.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.26x = 90,505.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,505.52/280.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.93

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