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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.20, 420.30 and 152.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.20, 420.30 and 152.20 is: 228.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.20 : 420.30 = 152.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.20/420.30 = 152.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.20x = 420.30 × 152.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.20x = 63,969.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,969.66/280.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.30

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