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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.30, 419.90 and 246.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.30, 419.90 and 246.10 is: 368.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.30 : 419.90 = 246.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.30/419.90 = 246.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.30x = 419.90 × 246.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.30x = 103,337.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,337.39/280.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.67

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