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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.49, 420.03 and 234.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.49, 420.03 and 234.73 is: 351.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.49 : 420.03 = 234.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.49/420.03 = 234.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.49x = 420.03 × 234.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.49x = 98,590.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,590.37/280.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.49

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