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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.13, 386.64 and 225.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.13, 386.64 and 225.78 is: 310.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.13 : 386.64 = 225.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.13/386.64 = 225.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.13x = 386.64 × 225.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.13x = 87,295.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,295.58/281.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.52

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