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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.80, 396.69 and 225.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.80, 396.69 and 225.52 is: 310.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.80 : 396.69 = 225.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.80/396.69 = 225.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.80x = 396.69 × 225.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.80x = 89,461.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,461.53/287.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.85

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