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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.03, 396.06 and 162.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.03, 396.06 and 162.68 is: 224.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.03 : 396.06 = 162.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.03/396.06 = 162.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.03x = 396.06 × 162.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.03x = 64,429.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,429.06/287.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.47

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