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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.61, 420.06 and 244.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.61, 420.06 and 244.61 is: 366.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.61 : 420.06 = 244.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.61/420.06 = 244.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.61x = 420.06 × 244.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.61x = 102,750.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,750.88/280.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.17

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