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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.68, 386.38 and 243.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.68, 386.38 and 243.62 is: 335.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.68 : 386.38 = 243.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.68/386.38 = 243.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.68x = 386.38 × 243.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.68x = 94,129.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,129.90/280.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.36

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