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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.97, 420.36 and 244.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.97, 420.36 and 244.82 is: 366.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.97 : 420.36 = 244.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.97/420.36 = 244.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.97x = 420.36 × 244.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.97x = 102,912.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,912.54/280.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.28

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