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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.77, 420.53 and 235.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.77, 420.53 and 235.14 is: 352.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.77 : 420.53 = 235.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.77/420.53 = 235.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.77x = 420.53 × 235.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.77x = 98,882.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,882.25/280.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.18

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