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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.84, 420.54 and 234.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.84, 420.54 and 234.76 is: 351.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.84 : 420.54 = 234.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.84/420.54 = 234.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.84x = 420.54 × 234.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.84x = 98,725.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,725.97/280.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.54

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