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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.48, 420.84 and 150.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.48, 420.84 and 150.45 is: 225.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.48 : 420.84 = 150.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.48/420.84 = 150.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.48x = 420.84 × 150.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.48x = 63,315.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,315.38/280.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.74

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