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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.08, 386.46 and 175.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.08, 386.46 and 175.15 is: 241.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.08 : 386.46 = 175.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.08/386.46 = 175.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.08x = 386.46 × 175.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.08x = 67,688.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,688.47/280.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.68

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