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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.22, 386.80 and 225.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.22, 386.80 and 225.84 is: 310.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.22 : 386.80 = 225.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.22/386.80 = 225.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.22x = 386.80 × 225.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.22x = 87,354.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,354.91/281.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.63

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