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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.18, 390.81 and 225.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.18, 390.81 and 225.40 is: 311.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.18 : 390.81 = 225.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.18/390.81 = 225.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.18x = 390.81 × 225.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.18x = 88,088.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,088.57/283.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.07

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