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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.22, 419.24 and 244.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.22, 419.24 and 244.07 is: 365.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.22 : 419.24 = 244.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.22/419.24 = 244.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.22x = 419.24 × 244.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.22x = 102,320.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,320.59/280.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.15

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