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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.23, 420.11 and 150.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.23, 420.11 and 150.17 is: 225.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.23 : 420.11 = 150.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.23/420.11 = 150.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.23x = 420.11 × 150.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.23x = 63,085.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,085.07/280.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.12

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