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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.09, 396.20 and 162.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.09, 396.20 and 162.75 is: 224.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.09 : 396.20 = 162.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.09/396.20 = 162.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.09x = 396.20 × 162.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.09x = 64,480.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,480.74/287.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.61

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