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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.80, 392.06 and 225.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.80, 392.06 and 225.18 is: 311.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.80 : 392.06 = 225.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.80/392.06 = 225.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.80x = 392.06 × 225.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.80x = 88,282.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,282.94/283.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.07

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