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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.18, 386.17 and 227.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.18, 386.17 and 227.53 is: 313.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.18 : 386.17 = 227.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.18/386.17 = 227.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.18x = 386.17 × 227.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.18x = 87,865.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,865.17/280.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.60

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