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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.85, 288.18 and 162.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.85, 288.18 and 162.18 is: 223.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.85 : 288.18 = 162.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.85/288.18 = 162.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.85x = 288.18 × 162.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.85x = 46,737.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,737.03/208.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.78

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