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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.84, 421.26 and 152.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.84, 421.26 and 152.56 is: 228.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.84 : 421.26 = 152.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.84/421.26 = 152.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.84x = 421.26 × 152.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.84x = 64,267.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,267.43/280.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.84

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