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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.77, 387.15 and 236.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.77, 387.15 and 236.50 is: 326.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.77 : 387.15 = 236.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.77/387.15 = 236.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.77x = 387.15 × 236.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.77x = 91,560.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,560.98/280.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.11

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