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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.08, 385.86 and 245.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.08, 385.86 and 245.46 is: 338.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.08 : 385.86 = 245.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.08/385.86 = 245.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.08x = 385.86 × 245.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.08x = 94,713.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,713.20/280.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.16

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