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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.29, 389.49 and 165.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.29, 389.49 and 165.79 is: 228.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.29 : 389.49 = 165.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.29/389.49 = 165.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.29x = 389.49 × 165.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.29x = 64,573.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,573.55/282.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.75

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