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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.02, 385.59 and 243.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.02, 385.59 and 243.18 is: 334.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.02 : 385.59 = 243.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.02/385.59 = 243.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.02x = 385.59 × 243.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.02x = 93,767.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,767.78/280.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.86

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