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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.76, 388.80 and 165.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.76, 388.80 and 165.30 is: 228.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.76 : 388.80 = 165.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.76/388.80 = 165.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.76x = 388.80 × 165.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.76x = 64,268.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,268.64/281.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.10

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