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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.80, 420.96 and 152.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.80, 420.96 and 152.64 is: 228.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.80 : 420.96 = 152.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.80/420.96 = 152.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.80x = 420.96 × 152.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.80x = 64,255.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,255.33/280.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.83

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