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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.08, 386.52 and 162.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.08, 386.52 and 162.08 is: 223.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.08 : 386.52 = 162.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.08/386.52 = 162.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.08x = 386.52 × 162.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.08x = 62,647.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,647.16/280.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.68

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