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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.73, 387.70 and 232.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.73, 387.70 and 232.13 is: 320.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.73 : 387.70 = 232.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.73/387.70 = 232.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.73x = 387.70 × 232.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.73x = 89,997.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,997.19/280.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.58

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