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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.84, 421.56 and 238.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.84, 421.56 and 238.04 is: 357.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.84 : 421.56 = 238.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.84/421.56 = 238.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.84x = 421.56 × 238.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.84x = 100,348.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,348.14/280.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.31

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