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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.38, 419.83 and 231.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.38, 419.83 and 231.11 is: 346.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.38 : 419.83 = 231.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.38/419.83 = 231.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.38x = 419.83 × 231.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.38x = 97,024.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,024.23/280.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.05

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