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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.73, 387.15 and 225.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.73, 387.15 and 225.45 is: 310.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.73 : 387.15 = 225.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.73/387.15 = 225.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.73x = 387.15 × 225.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.73x = 87,282.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,282.97/280.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.91

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