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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.24, 444.86 and 280.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.24, 444.86 and 280.85 is: 421.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.24 : 444.86 = 280.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.24/444.86 = 280.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.24x = 444.86 × 280.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.24x = 124,936.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,936.71/296.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.75

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