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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.62, 387.25 and 243.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.62, 387.25 and 243.77 is: 336.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.62 : 387.25 = 243.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.62/387.25 = 243.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.62x = 387.25 × 243.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.62x = 94,397.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,397.39/280.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.39

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