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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.11, 396.18 and 162.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.11, 396.18 and 162.75 is: 224.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.11 : 396.18 = 162.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.11/396.18 = 162.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.11x = 396.18 × 162.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.11x = 64,478.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,478.30/287.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.58

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