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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.38, 389.58 and 164.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.38, 389.58 and 164.33 is: 226.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.38 : 389.58 = 164.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.38/389.58 = 164.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.38x = 389.58 × 164.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.38x = 64,017.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,017.73/282.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.71

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