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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.48, 390.24 and 280.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.48, 390.24 and 280.32 is: 387.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.48 : 390.24 = 280.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.48/390.24 = 280.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.48x = 390.24 × 280.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.48x = 109,392.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,392.08/282.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.26

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