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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.05, 420.24 and 148.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.05, 420.24 and 148.29 is: 222.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.05 : 420.24 = 148.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.05/420.24 = 148.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.05x = 420.24 × 148.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.05x = 62,317.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,317.39/280.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.52

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