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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.61, 386.92 and 236.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.61, 386.92 and 236.42 is: 325.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.61 : 386.92 = 236.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.61/386.92 = 236.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.61x = 386.92 × 236.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.61x = 91,475.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,475.63/280.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.99

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