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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.10, 434.64 and 280.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.10, 434.64 and 280.36 is: 386.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.10 : 434.64 = 280.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.10/434.64 = 280.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.10x = 434.64 × 280.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.10x = 121,855.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,855.67/315.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.72

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