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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.71, 386.10 and 236.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.71, 386.10 and 236.97 is: 325.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.71 : 386.10 = 236.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.71/386.10 = 236.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.71x = 386.10 × 236.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.71x = 91,494.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,494.12/280.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.94

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