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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.84, 388.88 and 165.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.84, 388.88 and 165.36 is: 228.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.84 : 388.88 = 165.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.84/388.88 = 165.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.84x = 388.88 × 165.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.84x = 64,305.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,305.20/281.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.16

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