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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.46, 421.45 and 150.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.46, 421.45 and 150.55 is: 226.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.46 : 421.45 = 150.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.46/421.45 = 150.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.46x = 421.45 × 150.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.46x = 63,449.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,449.30/280.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.23

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