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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.62, 420.69 and 242.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.62, 420.69 and 242.55 is: 363.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.62 : 420.69 = 242.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.62/420.69 = 242.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.62x = 420.69 × 242.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.62x = 102,038.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,038.36/280.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.62

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