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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.16, 389.38 and 165.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.16, 389.38 and 165.68 is: 228.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.16 : 389.38 = 165.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.16/389.38 = 165.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.16x = 389.38 × 165.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.16x = 64,512.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,512.48/282.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.64

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