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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.46, 386.61 and 228.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.46, 386.61 and 228.26 is: 314.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.46 : 386.61 = 228.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.46/386.61 = 228.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.46x = 386.61 × 228.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.46x = 88,247.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,247.60/280.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.65

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