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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.25, 387.27 and 225.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.25, 387.27 and 225.72 is: 310.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.25 : 387.27 = 225.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.25/387.27 = 225.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.25x = 387.27 × 225.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.25x = 87,414.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,414.58/281.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.81

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