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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.96, 421.32 and 152.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.96, 421.32 and 152.56 is: 228.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.96 : 421.32 = 152.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.96/421.32 = 152.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.96x = 421.32 × 152.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.96x = 64,276.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,276.58/280.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.77

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