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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.03, 386.36 and 162.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.03, 386.36 and 162.04 is: 223.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.03 : 386.36 = 162.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.03/386.36 = 162.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.03x = 386.36 × 162.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.03x = 62,605.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,605.77/280.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.57

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