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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.79, 421.36 and 152.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.79, 421.36 and 152.63 is: 229.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.79 : 421.36 = 152.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.79/421.36 = 152.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.79x = 421.36 × 152.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.79x = 64,312.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,312.18/280.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.04

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