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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.47, 387.07 and 162.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.47, 387.07 and 162.48 is: 224.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.47 : 387.07 = 162.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.47/387.07 = 162.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.47x = 387.07 × 162.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.47x = 62,890.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,890.32/280.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.24

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