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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.29, 418.32 and 249.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.29, 418.32 and 249.08 is: 371.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.29 : 418.32 = 249.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.29/418.32 = 249.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.29x = 418.32 × 249.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.29x = 104,193.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,193.05/280.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.73

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