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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.82, 421.52 and 248.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.82, 421.52 and 248.54 is: 373.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.82 : 421.52 = 248.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.82/421.52 = 248.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.82x = 421.52 × 248.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.82x = 104,761.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,761.23/280.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.06

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