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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.68, 421.02 and 231.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.68, 421.02 and 231.89 is: 347.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.68 : 421.02 = 231.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.68/421.02 = 231.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.68x = 421.02 × 231.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.68x = 97,628.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,628.22/280.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.83

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