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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.67, 387.22 and 175.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.67, 387.22 and 175.71 is: 242.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.67 : 387.22 = 175.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.67/387.22 = 175.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.67x = 387.22 × 175.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.67x = 68,039.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,039.11/280.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.42

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