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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.51, 418.64 and 280.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.51, 418.64 and 280.44 is: 386.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.51 : 418.64 = 280.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.51/418.64 = 280.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.51x = 418.64 × 280.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.51x = 117,402.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,402.53/303.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.82

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