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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.44, 420.26 and 246.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.44, 420.26 and 246.12 is: 368.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.44 : 420.26 = 246.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.44/420.26 = 246.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.44x = 420.26 × 246.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.44x = 103,434.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,434.39/280.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.83

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