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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.87, 386.42 and 247.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.87, 386.42 and 247.52 is: 340.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.87 : 386.42 = 247.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.87/386.42 = 247.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.87x = 386.42 × 247.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.87x = 95,646.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,646.68/280.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.54

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