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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.05, 423.75 and 225.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.05, 423.75 and 225.36 is: 337.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.05 : 423.75 = 225.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.05/423.75 = 225.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.05x = 423.75 × 225.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.05x = 95,496.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,496.30/283.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.38

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