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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.62, 387.36 and 162.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.62, 387.36 and 162.63 is: 224.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.62 : 387.36 = 162.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.62/387.36 = 162.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.62x = 387.36 × 162.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.62x = 62,996.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,996.36/280.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.49

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