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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.40, 386.46 and 225.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.40, 386.46 and 225.04 is: 310.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.40 : 386.46 = 225.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.40/386.46 = 225.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.40x = 386.46 × 225.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.40x = 86,968.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,968.96/280.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.16

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