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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.13, 385.73 and 242.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.13, 385.73 and 242.46 is: 333.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.13 : 385.73 = 242.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.13/385.73 = 242.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.13x = 385.73 × 242.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.13x = 93,523.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,523.79/280.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.86

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