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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.74, 387.46 and 234.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.74, 387.46 and 234.04 is: 323.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.74 : 387.46 = 234.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.74/387.46 = 234.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.74x = 387.46 × 234.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.74x = 90,681.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,681.14/280.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.01

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