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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.64, 421.01 and 235.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.64, 421.01 and 235.30 is: 352.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.64 : 421.01 = 235.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.64/421.01 = 235.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.64x = 421.01 × 235.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.64x = 99,063.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,063.65/280.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.99

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