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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.40, 421.28 and 246.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.40, 421.28 and 246.23 is: 369.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.40 : 421.28 = 246.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.40/421.28 = 246.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.40x = 421.28 × 246.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.40x = 103,731.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,731.77/280.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.94

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