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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.35, 386.82 and 175.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.35, 386.82 and 175.48 is: 242.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.35 : 386.82 = 175.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.35/386.82 = 175.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.35x = 386.82 × 175.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.35x = 67,879.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,879.17/280.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.12

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