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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.60, 288.36 and 162.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.60, 288.36 and 162.20 is: 224.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.60 : 288.36 = 162.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.60/288.36 = 162.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.60x = 288.36 × 162.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.60x = 46,771.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,771.99/208.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.22

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