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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.28, 386.79 and 162.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.28, 386.79 and 162.27 is: 223.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.28 : 386.79 = 162.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.28/386.79 = 162.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.28x = 386.79 × 162.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.28x = 62,764.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,764.41/280.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.93

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