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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.14, 495.12 and 280.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.14, 495.12 and 280.22 is: 386.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.14 : 495.12 = 280.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.14/495.12 = 280.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.14x = 495.12 × 280.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.14x = 138,742.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,742.53/359.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.32

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