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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.64, 420.14 and 234.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.64, 420.14 and 234.48 is: 351.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.64 : 420.14 = 234.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.64/420.14 = 234.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.64x = 420.14 × 234.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.64x = 98,514.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,514.43/280.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.03

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