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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.64, 387.30 and 162.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.64, 387.30 and 162.63 is: 224.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.64 : 387.30 = 162.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.64/387.30 = 162.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.64x = 387.30 × 162.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.64x = 62,986.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,986.60/280.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.44

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