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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.08, 385.12 and 162.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.08, 385.12 and 162.62 is: 224.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.08 : 385.12 = 162.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.08/385.12 = 162.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.08x = 385.12 × 162.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.08x = 62,628.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,628.21/279.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.41

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