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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.94, 420.39 and 235.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.94, 420.39 and 235.31 is: 352.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.94 : 420.39 = 235.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.94/420.39 = 235.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.94x = 420.39 × 235.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.94x = 98,919.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,919.87/280.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.11

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