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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.14, 396.23 and 162.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.14, 396.23 and 162.81 is: 224.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.14 : 396.23 = 162.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.14/396.23 = 162.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.14x = 396.23 × 162.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.14x = 64,507.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,507.41/287.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.65

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