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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.73, 420.49 and 234.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.73, 420.49 and 234.76 is: 351.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.73 : 420.49 = 234.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.73/420.49 = 234.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.73x = 420.49 × 234.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.73x = 98,714.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,714.23/280.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.63

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