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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.69, 421.20 and 152.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.69, 421.20 and 152.44 is: 228.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.69 : 421.20 = 152.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.69/421.20 = 152.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.69x = 421.20 × 152.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.69x = 64,206.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,206.68/280.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.75

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