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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.62, 387.45 and 225.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.62, 387.45 and 225.41 is: 311.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.62 : 387.45 = 225.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.62/387.45 = 225.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.62x = 387.45 × 225.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.62x = 87,333.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,333.17/280.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.22

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