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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.39, 420.53 and 225.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.39, 420.53 and 225.03 is: 337.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.39 : 420.53 = 225.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.39/420.53 = 225.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.39x = 420.53 × 225.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.39x = 94,630.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,630.74/280.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.50

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