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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.88, 462.56 and 280

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.88, 462.56 and 280 is: 386.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.88 : 462.56 = 280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.88/462.56 = 280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.88x = 462.56 × 280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.88x = 129,516.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,516.80/334.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.76

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