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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.93, 387.34 and 230.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.93, 387.34 and 230.96 is: 318.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.93 : 387.34 = 230.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.93/387.34 = 230.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.93x = 387.34 × 230.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.93x = 89,458.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,458.89/280.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.44

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