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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.77, 387.21 and 243.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.77, 387.21 and 243.84 is: 336.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.77 : 387.21 = 243.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.77/387.21 = 243.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.77x = 387.21 × 243.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.77x = 94,419.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,419.65/280.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.29

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