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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.68, 421.38 and 235.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.68, 421.38 and 235.59 is: 353.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.68 : 421.38 = 235.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.68/421.38 = 235.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.68x = 421.38 × 235.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.68x = 99,272.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,272.91/280.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.69

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