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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.71, 419.96 and 236.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.71, 419.96 and 236.89 is: 354.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.71 : 419.96 = 236.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.71/419.96 = 236.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.71x = 419.96 × 236.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.71x = 99,482.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,482.09/280.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.39

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