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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.63, 385.96 and 225.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.63, 385.96 and 225.28 is: 309.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.63 : 385.96 = 225.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.63/385.96 = 225.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.63x = 385.96 × 225.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.63x = 86,946.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,946.58/280.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.83

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