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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.36, 389.61 and 165.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.36, 389.61 and 165.95 is: 228.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.36 : 389.61 = 165.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.36/389.61 = 165.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.36x = 389.61 × 165.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.36x = 64,653.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,653.83/282.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.98

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