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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.32, 420.48 and 246.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.32, 420.48 and 246.48 is: 369.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.32 : 420.48 = 246.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.32/420.48 = 246.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.32x = 420.48 × 246.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.32x = 103,639.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,639.91/280.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.72

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