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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.47, 386.12 and 243.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.47, 386.12 and 243.48 is: 335.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.47 : 386.12 = 243.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.47/386.12 = 243.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.47x = 386.12 × 243.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.47x = 94,012.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,012.50/280.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.20

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