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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.97, 420.33 and 237.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.97, 420.33 and 237.14 is: 354.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.97 : 420.33 = 237.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.97/420.33 = 237.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.97x = 420.33 × 237.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.97x = 99,677.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,677.06/280.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.77

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