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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.94, 419.92 and 244.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.94, 419.92 and 244.08 is: 364.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.94 : 419.92 = 244.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.94/419.92 = 244.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.94x = 419.92 × 244.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.94x = 102,493.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,493.46/280.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.83

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