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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.02, 389.22 and 165.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.02, 389.22 and 165.59 is: 228.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.02 : 389.22 = 165.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.02/389.22 = 165.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.02x = 389.22 × 165.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.02x = 64,450.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,450.94/282.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.53

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