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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.64, 386.40 and 241

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.64, 386.40 and 241 is: 331.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.64 : 386.40 = 241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.64/386.40 = 241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.64x = 386.40 × 241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.64x = 93,122.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,122.40/280.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.82

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