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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.83, 387.05 and 248.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.83, 387.05 and 248.61 is: 342.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.83 : 387.05 = 248.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.83/387.05 = 248.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.83x = 387.05 × 248.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.83x = 96,223.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,223.62/280.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.64

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