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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.26, 420.48 and 234.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.26, 420.48 and 234.54 is: 351.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.26 : 420.48 = 234.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.26/420.48 = 234.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.26x = 420.48 × 234.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.26x = 98,619.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,619.38/280.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.89

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