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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.67, 422.21 and 244.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.67, 422.21 and 244.22 is: 367.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.67 : 422.21 = 244.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.67/422.21 = 244.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.67x = 422.21 × 244.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.67x = 103,110.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,110.63/280.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.38

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