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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.56, 386.67 and 236.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.56, 386.67 and 236.22 is: 325.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.56 : 386.67 = 236.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.56/386.67 = 236.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.56x = 386.67 × 236.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.56x = 91,339.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,339.19/280.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.56

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