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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.36, 391.20 and 280.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.36, 391.20 and 280.48 is: 387.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.36 : 391.20 = 280.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.36/391.20 = 280.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.36x = 391.20 × 280.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.36x = 109,723.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,723.78/283.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.22

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