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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.49, 420.44 and 150.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.49, 420.44 and 150.53 is: 225.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.49 : 420.44 = 150.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.49/420.44 = 150.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.49x = 420.44 × 150.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.49x = 63,285.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,285.98/280.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.63

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