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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.05, 414.42 and 280.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.05, 414.42 and 280.56 is: 386.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.05 : 414.42 = 280.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.05/414.42 = 280.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.05x = 414.42 × 280.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.05x = 116,270.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,270.18/301.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.22

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