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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.41, 419.70 and 234.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.41, 419.70 and 234.24 is: 350.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.41 : 419.70 = 234.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.41/419.70 = 234.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.41x = 419.70 × 234.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.41x = 98,310.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,310.53/280.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.60

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