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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.65, 390.74 and 225.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.65, 390.74 and 225.33 is: 310.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.65 : 390.74 = 225.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.65/390.74 = 225.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.65x = 390.74 × 225.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.65x = 88,044.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,044.32/283.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.40

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