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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.84, 421.38 and 152.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.84, 421.38 and 152.68 is: 229.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.84 : 421.38 = 152.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.84/421.38 = 152.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.84x = 421.38 × 152.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.84x = 64,336.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,336.30/280.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.09

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