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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.04, 386.48 and 162.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.04, 386.48 and 162.05 is: 223.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.04 : 386.48 = 162.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.04/386.48 = 162.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.04x = 386.48 × 162.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.04x = 62,629.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,629.24/280.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.65

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