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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.80, 420.48 and 244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.80, 420.48 and 244.80 is: 366.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.80 : 420.48 = 244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.80/420.48 = 244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.80x = 420.48 × 244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.80x = 102,933.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,933.50/280.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.57

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