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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.81, 421.67 and 232.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.81, 421.67 and 232.52 is: 349.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.81 : 421.67 = 232.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.81/421.67 = 232.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.81x = 421.67 × 232.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.81x = 98,043.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,043.44/280.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.15

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