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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.11, 420.54 and 241.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.11, 420.54 and 241.86 is: 363.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.11 : 420.54 = 241.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.11/420.54 = 241.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.11x = 420.54 × 241.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.11x = 101,711.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,711.80/280.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.11

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