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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.48, 420 and 244.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.48, 420 and 244.48 is: 366.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.48 : 420 = 244.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.48/420 = 244.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.48x = 420 × 244.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.48x = 102,681.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,681.60/280.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.09

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