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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.96, 421.52 and 152.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.96, 421.52 and 152.64 is: 229.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.96 : 421.52 = 152.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.96/421.52 = 152.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.96x = 421.52 × 152.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.96x = 64,340.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,340.81/280.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.00

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