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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828, 1,242.30 and 280.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828, 1,242.30 and 280.20 is: 420.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828 : 1,242.30 = 280.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828/1,242.30 = 280.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828x = 1,242.30 × 280.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828x = 348,092.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,092.46/828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.40

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