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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.26, 418.40 and 239.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.26, 418.40 and 239.10 is: 356.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.26 : 418.40 = 239.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.26/418.40 = 239.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.26x = 418.40 × 239.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.26x = 100,038.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,038.24/280.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.95

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