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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.01, 389.18 and 165.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.01, 389.18 and 165.57 is: 228.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.01 : 389.18 = 165.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.01/389.18 = 165.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.01x = 389.18 × 165.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.01x = 64,435.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,435.70/282.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.49

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