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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.35, 420.65 and 150.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.35, 420.65 and 150.46 is: 225.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.35 : 420.65 = 150.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.35/420.65 = 150.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.35x = 420.65 × 150.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.35x = 63,288.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,288.90/280.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.75

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