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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.48, 420.54 and 246.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.48, 420.54 and 246.31 is: 369.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.48 : 420.54 = 246.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.48/420.54 = 246.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.48x = 420.54 × 246.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.48x = 103,581.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,581.10/280.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.31

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