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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.45, 388.40 and 165.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.45, 388.40 and 165.08 is: 227.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.45 : 388.40 = 165.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.45/388.40 = 165.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.45x = 388.40 × 165.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.45x = 64,114.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,114.30/281.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.80

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