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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.26, 421.77 and 231.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.26, 421.77 and 231.90 is: 348.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.26 : 421.77 = 231.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.26/421.77 = 231.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.26x = 421.77 × 231.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.26x = 97,808.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,808.46/280.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.99

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