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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.46, 420.66 and 150.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.46, 420.66 and 150.72 is: 226.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.46 : 420.66 = 150.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.46/420.66 = 150.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.46x = 420.66 × 150.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.46x = 63,401.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,401.12/280.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.06

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