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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.37, 387.11 and 225.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.37, 387.11 and 225.16 is: 310.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.37 : 387.11 = 225.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.37/387.11 = 225.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.37x = 387.11 × 225.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.37x = 87,161.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,161.69/280.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.88

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