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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.88, 457.52 and 280.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.88, 457.52 and 280.16 is: 420.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.88 : 457.52 = 280.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.88/457.52 = 280.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.88x = 457.52 × 280.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.88x = 128,178.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,178.80/304.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.42

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