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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.56, 420.12 and 234.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.56, 420.12 and 234.66 is: 351.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.56 : 420.12 = 234.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.56/420.12 = 234.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.56x = 420.12 × 234.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.56x = 98,585.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,585.36/280.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.39

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