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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.24, 420.24 and 239.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.24, 420.24 and 239.08 is: 358.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.24 : 420.24 = 239.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.24/420.24 = 239.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.24x = 420.24 × 239.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.24x = 100,470.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,470.98/280.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.52

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