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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.51, 386.79 and 241.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.51, 386.79 and 241.30 is: 332.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.51 : 386.79 = 241.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.51/386.79 = 241.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.51x = 386.79 × 241.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.51x = 93,332.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,332.43/280.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.72

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