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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.48, 421.08 and 152.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.48, 421.08 and 152.32 is: 228.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.48 : 421.08 = 152.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.48/421.08 = 152.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.48x = 421.08 × 152.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.48x = 64,138.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,138.91/280.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.68

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