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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.75, 427.86 and 225

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.75, 427.86 and 225 is: 336.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.75 : 427.86 = 225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.75/427.86 = 225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.75x = 427.86 × 225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.75x = 96,268.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,268.50/285.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.90

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