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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.88, 615.36 and 280.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.88, 615.36 and 280.22 is: 386.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.88 : 615.36 = 280.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.88/615.36 = 280.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.88x = 615.36 × 280.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.88x = 172,436.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,436.18/445.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.73

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