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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.98, 421.59 and 150.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.98, 421.59 and 150.95 is: 226.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.98 : 421.59 = 150.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.98/421.59 = 150.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.98x = 421.59 × 150.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.98x = 63,636.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,636.90/280.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.48

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