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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.82, 464.26 and 280.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.82, 464.26 and 280.80 is: 420.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.82 : 464.26 = 280.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.82/464.26 = 280.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.82x = 464.26 × 280.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.82x = 130,360.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,360.48/309.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.76

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