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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.25, 391.08 and 225.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.25, 391.08 and 225.47 is: 311.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.25 : 391.08 = 225.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.25/391.08 = 225.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.25x = 391.08 × 225.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.25x = 88,174.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,174.85/283.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.30

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