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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.08, 386.24 and 240.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.08, 386.24 and 240.88 is: 332.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.08 : 386.24 = 240.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.08/386.24 = 240.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.08x = 386.24 × 240.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.08x = 93,037.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,037.49/280.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.18

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