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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.60, 338.16 and 187.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.60, 338.16 and 187.32 is: 280.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.60 : 338.16 = 187.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.60/338.16 = 187.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.60x = 338.16 × 187.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.60x = 63,344.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,344.13/225.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.78

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