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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.65, 386.74 and 236.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.65, 386.74 and 236.39 is: 325.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.65 : 386.74 = 236.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.65/386.74 = 236.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.65x = 386.74 × 236.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.65x = 91,420.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,420.29/280.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.75

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