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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.96, 421.50 and 232.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.96, 421.50 and 232.36 is: 348.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.96 : 421.50 = 232.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.96/421.50 = 232.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.96x = 421.50 × 232.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.96x = 97,939.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,939.74/280.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.59

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