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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.98, 421.83 and 152.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.98, 421.83 and 152.82 is: 229.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.98 : 421.83 = 152.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.98/421.83 = 152.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.98x = 421.83 × 152.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.98x = 64,464.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,464.06/280.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.43

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