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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.40, 419.32 and 248.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.40, 419.32 and 248.40 is: 371.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.40 : 419.32 = 248.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.40/419.32 = 248.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.40x = 419.32 × 248.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.40x = 104,159.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,159.09/280.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.47

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