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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.82, 420.80 and 150.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.82, 420.80 and 150.62 is: 225.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.82 : 420.80 = 150.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.82/420.80 = 150.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.82x = 420.80 × 150.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.82x = 63,378.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,378.04/280.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.69

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