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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.95, 420.91 and 239.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.95, 420.91 and 239.95 is: 359.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.95 : 420.91 = 239.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.95/420.91 = 239.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.95x = 420.91 × 239.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.95x = 100,996.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,996.26/280.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.48

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