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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.88, 378.30 and 225.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.88, 378.30 and 225.28 is: 311.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.88 : 378.30 = 225.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.88/378.30 = 225.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.88x = 378.30 × 225.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.88x = 85,223.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,223.42/273.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.17

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