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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.86, 387.03 and 246.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.86, 387.03 and 246.30 is: 339.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.86 : 387.03 = 246.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.86/387.03 = 246.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.86x = 387.03 × 246.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.86x = 95,325.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,325.49/280.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.41

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