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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.31, 385.99 and 225.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.31, 385.99 and 225.14 is: 310.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.31 : 385.99 = 225.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.31/385.99 = 225.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.31x = 385.99 × 225.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.31x = 86,899.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,899.30/280.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.02

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