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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.44, 420.93 and 244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.44, 420.93 and 244.80 is: 367.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.44 : 420.93 = 244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.44/420.93 = 244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.44x = 420.93 × 244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.44x = 103,043.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,043.66/280.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.44

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