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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.20, 385.62 and 241.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.20, 385.62 and 241.32 is: 332.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.20 : 385.62 = 241.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.20/385.62 = 241.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.20x = 385.62 × 241.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.20x = 93,057.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,057.82/280.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.11

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