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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.35, 420.93 and 244.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.35, 420.93 and 244.71 is: 367.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.35 : 420.93 = 244.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.35/420.93 = 244.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.35x = 420.93 × 244.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.35x = 103,005.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,005.78/280.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.42

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