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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.73, 386.13 and 230.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.73, 386.13 and 230.58 is: 317.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.73 : 386.13 = 230.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.73/386.13 = 230.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.73x = 386.13 × 230.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.73x = 89,033.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,033.86/280.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.15

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