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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.56, 451.80 and 280.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.56, 451.80 and 280.50 is: 420.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.56 : 451.80 = 280.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.56/451.80 = 280.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.56x = 451.80 × 280.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.56x = 126,729.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,729.90/301.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.25

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