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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.22, 396.32 and 161.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.22, 396.32 and 161.19 is: 222.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.22 : 396.32 = 161.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.22/396.32 = 161.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.22x = 396.32 × 161.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.22x = 63,880.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,880.84/287.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.41

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