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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.24, 386.67 and 162.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.24, 386.67 and 162.22 is: 223.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.24 : 386.67 = 162.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.24/386.67 = 162.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.24x = 386.67 × 162.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.24x = 62,725.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,725.97/280.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.83

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