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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.44, 388.33 and 164.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.44, 388.33 and 164.98 is: 227.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.44 : 388.33 = 164.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.44/388.33 = 164.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.44x = 388.33 × 164.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.44x = 64,066.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,066.68/281.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.64

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