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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.56, 386.64 and 225.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.56, 386.64 and 225.48 is: 310.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.56 : 386.64 = 225.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.56/386.64 = 225.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.56x = 386.64 × 225.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.56x = 87,179.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,179.59/280.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.73

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