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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.88, 387 and 231.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.88, 387 and 231.70 is: 319.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.88 : 387 = 231.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.88/387 = 231.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.88x = 387 × 231.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.88x = 89,667.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,667.90/280.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.24

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