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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.30, 389.60 and 164.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.30, 389.60 and 164.31 is: 226.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.30 : 389.60 = 164.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.30/389.60 = 164.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.30x = 389.60 × 164.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.30x = 64,015.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,015.18/282.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.76

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