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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.55, 387.23 and 237.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.55, 387.23 and 237.21 is: 327.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.55 : 387.23 = 237.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.55/387.23 = 237.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.55x = 387.23 × 237.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.55x = 91,853.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,853.64/280.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.41

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