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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.18, 396.27 and 162.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.18, 396.27 and 162.82 is: 224.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.18 : 396.27 = 162.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.18/396.27 = 162.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.18x = 396.27 × 162.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.18x = 64,520.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,520.68/287.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.67

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