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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.18, 396.27 and 162.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.18, 396.27 and 162.83 is: 224.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.18 : 396.27 = 162.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.18/396.27 = 162.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.18x = 396.27 × 162.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.18x = 64,522.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,522.66/287.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.68

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