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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.83, 386.26 and 225.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.83, 386.26 and 225.45 is: 310.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.83 : 386.26 = 225.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.83/386.26 = 225.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.83x = 386.26 × 225.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.83x = 87,082.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,082.60/280.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.09

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