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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.06, 386.37 and 224.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.06, 386.37 and 224.57 is: 309.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.06 : 386.37 = 224.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.06/386.37 = 224.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.06x = 386.37 × 224.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.06x = 86,768.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,768.08/280.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.82

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