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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.66, 388.72 and 165.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.66, 388.72 and 165.22 is: 228.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.66 : 388.72 = 165.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.66/388.72 = 165.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.66x = 388.72 × 165.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.66x = 64,224.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,224.32/281.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.02

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