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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.16, 396.22 and 162.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.16, 396.22 and 162.79 is: 224.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.16 : 396.22 = 162.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.16/396.22 = 162.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.16x = 396.22 × 162.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.16x = 64,500.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,500.22/287.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.61

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