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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.72, 387.36 and 237.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.72, 387.36 and 237.04 is: 327.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.72 : 387.36 = 237.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.72/387.36 = 237.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.72x = 387.36 × 237.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.72x = 91,819.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,819.81/280.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.09

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