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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.22, 389.55 and 164.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.22, 389.55 and 164.26 is: 226.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.22 : 389.55 = 164.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.22/389.55 = 164.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.22x = 389.55 × 164.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.22x = 63,987.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,987.48/282.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.73

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