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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.21, 388.08 and 163.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.21, 388.08 and 163.22 is: 225.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.21 : 388.08 = 163.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.21/388.08 = 163.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.21x = 388.08 × 163.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.21x = 63,340.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,340.48/281.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.25

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