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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.68, 387.36 and 164.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.68, 387.36 and 164.28 is: 226.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.68 : 387.36 = 164.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.68/387.36 = 164.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.68x = 387.36 × 164.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.68x = 63,635.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,635.50/280.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.72

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