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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.80, 388.82 and 165.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.80, 388.82 and 165.34 is: 228.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.80 : 388.82 = 165.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.80/388.82 = 165.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.80x = 388.82 × 165.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.80x = 64,287.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,287.50/281.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.13

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