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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.48, 420.32 and 150.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.48, 420.32 and 150.56 is: 225.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.48 : 420.32 = 150.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.48/420.32 = 150.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.48x = 420.32 × 150.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.48x = 63,283.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,283.38/280.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.63

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