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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.02, 421.02 and 244.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.02, 421.02 and 244.18 is: 367.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.02 : 421.02 = 244.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.02/421.02 = 244.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.02x = 421.02 × 244.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.02x = 102,805.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,805.19/280.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.13

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