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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.38, 420.62 and 150.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.38, 420.62 and 150.47 is: 225.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.38 : 420.62 = 150.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.38/420.62 = 150.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.38x = 420.62 × 150.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.38x = 63,287.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,287.84/280.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.72

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