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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.71, 387.41 and 234

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.71, 387.41 and 234 is: 322.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.71 : 387.41 = 234 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.71/387.41 = 234/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.71x = 387.41 × 234
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.71x = 90,653.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,653.94/280.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.95

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