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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.53, 420.84 and 234.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.53, 420.84 and 234.99 is: 352.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.53 : 420.84 = 234.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.53/420.84 = 234.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.53x = 420.84 × 234.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.53x = 98,893.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,893.19/280.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.52

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